[Changes in nutritional status and immune function in patients with colorectal cancer after operation].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the changes in the nutritional status and immune function in patients with colorectal cancer after operation.

METHODS:

The indexes of the nutritional status and immune function were measured in 40 patients with colorectal cancer before and after operation and compared with the control group.

RESULTS:

The levels of IgM, IgG, prealbumin and transferrin were lowered after operation in these colorectal cancer patients (P<0.05), but no significant difference was noted after operation in the control group.

CONCLUSION:

The nutritional status and immune function in colorectal cancer patients obviously deteriorate after operation.

• Authors: Tao Ma, Xue-qing Yao, Feng Lin, Shi-zhen Zhong
• Journal: Di 1 jun yi da xue xue bao = Academic journal of the first medical college of PLA (Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao) Vol. 25 Issue 1 Pg. 76-8 (Jan 2005) ISSN: 1000-2588 [Print] China
• PMID: 15684004 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Immunoglobulin G
• Immunoglobulin M
• Prealbumin
• Transferrin

Topics

• Adenocarcinoma (immunology, surgery)
• Adult
• Aged
• Colorectal Neoplasms (immunology, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Immunoglobulin G (blood)
• Immunoglobulin M (blood)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nutritional Status
• Postoperative Period
• Prealbumin (metabolism)
• Transferrin (metabolism)