The immediate and long-term effects of postoperative XXXX on body composition.

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The short and long-term effects of postoperative @entity3147 ( @entity3147 ) on body composition were studied in a randomised series of @entity1 undergoing major colorectal surgery. Ninety-two @entity1 ( @entity14 : 50, @entity31 or @entity30 : 42) were grouped according to diagnosis and clinical inflammatory activity. @entity3147 was given for 9.7 +/- 1.1 days. The complication rate was not changed by the @entity3147 . @entity1568 balance was studied during the first week. Body weight, total body @entity972 , triceps skinfold, serum albumin and body water were measured before and at intervals up to 24 weeks after the operation. Cumulative @entity1568 balance in control @entity1 at 7 days after surgery was -47.3 g. @entity1 given @entity3147 balanced @entity1568 intake and output ( @entity5 @entity1 and @entity1 with quiescent @entity29 , @entity8787 ) or were in positive balance ( @entity1 with active @entity8787 ). Weight loss at 1 week after surgery was less in @entity3147 @entity1 compared to controls and this difference remained statistically significant up to 6 months after termination of the nutritional treatment. A similar, although not statistically significant, difference was noted in total body @entity972 and triceps skinfold. @entity1 with active @entity8787 regained pre-operative body composition earlier than @entity5 @entity1 and @entity1 with quiescent @entity8787 . It is concluded that @entity3147 after major colorectal surgery reduces postoperative weight loss and that this effect lasts after termination of the nutritional treatment. In the absence of increased body @entity972 and increased body water, we conclude that the long-term effect of @entity3147 on body weight is most likely due to preservation of fat.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
