Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Based Parenteral Nutrition Improves Postoperative Recovery for Cirrhotic Patients With Liver Cancer

Summary

The safety and efficacy of ω-3 fatty acid in patients with liver cancer followed hepatectomy is not known. This study provided evidences that ω-3 fatty acid-based parenteral nutrition improved postoperative recovery for cirrhotic patients with liver cancer underwent hepatectomy..

Timeline

Start

2010-03

Primary completion

2013-09

Completion

2013-11

Publications

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