Table 3.
Changes in dietary intake after esophagectomy.
| Author | Data collection time points | Assessment tool | Daily energy intake (kcal) | % with adequate energy intake | % with adequate protein intake | % with adequate micronutrient intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverkort et al. [25] | 6 m, 12 m | 3 day diary | n/r | 77% (6 m)a | 91% (6 m) | Vitaminsb |
| 76% (12 m) | 93% (12 m) | 17–86% (6 m) | ||||
| 15–83% (12 m) | ||||||
| Trace elementsc | ||||||
| 40–100% (6 m) | ||||||
| 44–98% (12 m) | ||||||
| Ryan et al. [7] | hospital discharge | Dietitian calculated | n/r | 70%d | 65% | n/s |
| Ludwig et al. [27] | 34 (±22) m | 3 day diary | 2180 | 78%d | n/r | n/r |
Adequate intake defined by ≥ 90% intake of estimated requirement (Harris Benedict +30%, and 1.5–1.7 g/kg/day Protein in first 6 m, reducing to 1.2–1.3 g/kg/d).
Vitamins included vitamins A, B group, C, D, E and folic acid.
Trace elements included calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc.
No details provided on how requirements were estimated.