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Results of literature review
Reference: Lewis SJ, Egger M, Sylvester PA, Thomas S. Early enteral feeding versus "nil by mouth" after gastrointestinal surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials. BMJ 2001;323:773-6.
Patients type / studies included: 11 RCTs involving 837 elective GI surgery pts comparing the use of enteral feeding (ឈ hrs postop) to standard care (NPO)
Best Level of Evidence: Level II Internal validity score: 6 / 6
Areas for concern:
- no major internal validity concerns