Postoperative care for patients with esophageal cancer

Surgery is the most common treatment for esophageal cancer, so postoperative care for patients is particularly important. What does postoperative care for esophageal cancer patients include?

First: Disease care. Patients need to cough and expectorate more often 1-2 days after surgery to avoid secretion retention caused by poor expectoration. Brush teeth and rinse mouth on time, quit smoking and drinking to avoid lung infection. Pay attention to hygiene habits and maintain personal hygiene to prevent postoperative infection. Change clothes and eating utensils in time. For patients with anastomotic fistula or other postoperative complications after surgery, care and management should be strengthened to prevent cross infection.

Second: Diet care. Generally speaking, patients should supplement vitamins and proteins after surgery, adhere to a low-fat diet, try not to eat salted, smoked, grilled and fried foods, and avoid irritating foods such as overly hot and spicy foods. Steaming, stewing and boiling are often used for cooking. Since patients generally have difficulty swallowing after surgery, they should pay attention to a light diet that is easy to digest and absorb.

Third: Mental care. After the operation, patients should actively take care of their mental health, have the courage to face the disease correctly, establish the confidence and determination to persist in treatment and eventually overcome the disease, and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment. At the same time, try to maintain a positive, optimistic and cheerful attitude in life.