[Parenteral feeding in esophagus surgery].

A carefully balanced parenteral nutrition is shown to improve the therapeutic success in esophageal surgery. Concerning esophageal replacement a decrease of the complication rate such as bad granulation with fistulization as a consequence was observed. Advantage and disadvantage of parenteral nutrition vis-a-vis feeding by operative fistula are discussed particulary. Further on, the indications of parenteral nutrition in esophageal surgery are given. The supply of nitrogen and calories has to be noticeably increased as a catabolic metabolism is obligate. Special attention is given to selection, composition, and concentration of the concerning solutions.