ABSTRACT
Objective:To observe the efficacy of enteral nutrition during perioperation in elderly patients with gastrointestinal tumor.Methods:Forty cases with gastrointestinal tumor were randomized into the experimental group(n=20) and the control group(n=20).The experimental group was given nutritional support with Peptison liquid and was maintained for 7 days.The control group was treated with conventional methods.Results:The experimental group had faster recovery of gastrointestinal function as compared with the control group.The nutrition status and cellular immune function were ameliorated markedly in experimental group.Conclusion:The enteral nutrition in elderly patients with gastrointestinal tumor can promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function,ameliorate nutrition status and cellular immune function.