Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	124053
DOI	10.4251/wjgo.124053
Country	China

Category	Medical Laboratory Technology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Impact of enteral nutrition timing on clinical outcomes after gastrointestinal cancer surgery or in critically ill patients
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ruo-Yu Li, Tian-Tian Lou, Guan-Shuai Chen, Shang-Qun Lin and Wei-Jie Lai
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Corresponding Author	Wei-Jie Lai, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Dongguan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, No. 3, Dongcheng Section, Songshan Lake Avenue, Dongcheng Street, Dongguan 523000, Guangdong Province, China. laiweijie2005@126.com
Key Words	Enteral nutrition; Early enteral nutrition; Timing of enteral nutrition; Gastrointestinal tumors; Critically ill patients; Meta-analysis
Core Tip	Early enteral nutrition (EN) significantly shortens hospital stays and reduces the incidence of mechanical ventilation in patients with postoperative gastrointestinal tumors or critically ill patients, compared to delayed EN. No significant differences were found in 28-day mortality, infection, or overall complication rates. Early EN improves clinical outcomes without increasing adverse reactions, supporting its appropriate use based on the patient’s condition.
Citation	Li RY, Lou TT, Chen GS, Lin SQ, Lai WJ. Impact of enteral nutrition timing on clinical outcomes after gastrointestinal cancer surgery or in critically ill patients. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.124053
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Received	2026-07-07 10:21
Peer-Review Started	2026-07-07 10:22
First Decision by Editorial Office Director
Return for Revision	2026-07-28 05:57
Revised	2026-08-20 08:32
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-09-14 07:36
Second Decision by Editor	2026-11-02 02:19
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-11-04 10:27
Articles in Press	2026-11-04 10:27
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