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Early Enteral Feeding Tied to Fewer Complications

Benefit driven by fewer infections and pulmonary events, though overall complication rates were similar

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 1, 2026

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    Trial published in JAMA Surgery on enteral nutrition.

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    Lower complication burden seen with early enteral nutrition.

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    Nasojejunal tube used for enteral feeding.

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    Significant reductions in infectious and pulmonary complications.

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    Similar overall morbidity rates in both groups.

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    Challenges with tube dislodgement noted.

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    Subgroup analyses suggest benefits for certain demographics.

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    Requires early commitment to enteral feeding.

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Early Enteral Feeding Tied to Fewer Complications

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 1, 2026

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