Effective use of semi-elemental diet in managing anastomotic leakage after surgery for esophageal stricture
Anastomotic leakage occurs in ±10% of patients after surgery for esophageal stricture. Management often requires re-surgery, which increases morbidity and mortality. This case report shows successful conservative management of anastomotic leakage with semi-elemental diet.
Authors
- Diana Sunardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7848-6827)
- Wiji Lestari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1638-5147)
- Sonia Sharma
- Nadhira Nuraini Afifa
Institutions
- University of Indonesia (ID)
- Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Nutrition Journal
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25220/wnj.v08.s1.0027
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00