What are the postoperative care methods for esophageal cancer

The harm of esophageal cancer cannot be ignored, and the harm it causes to patients cannot be underestimated. In severe cases, it can even lead to the death of patients. Therefore, esophageal cancer is a disease that people should pay attention to. For patients with advanced esophageal cancer, it is not only necessary to rely on treatment, but also nursing. So, what are the nursing methods after esophageal cancer surgery? Let's take a look.

What are the nursing methods after esophageal cancer surgery?

1. Postoperative care: Because the location of the disease is special, patients should try to reduce neck movements after surgery. Patients who undergo neck anastomosis surgery should also try to reduce neck movements after surgery so that the neck can be relatively fixed to facilitate early healing of the anastomosis. If adverse conditions such as high fever and difficulty breathing occur after surgery, be sure to inform the doctor in time.

2. Psychological care When patients learn that they have esophageal cancer, it will definitely cause a psychological blow to them. Family members and medical staff must adjust their emotions, help patients strengthen their confidence in defeating the disease, and establish a positive and optimistic attitude towards life. At the same time, measures for caring for advanced esophageal cancer must help avoid negative emotions such as pessimism and negativity, which is very helpful for recovery from the disease.

3. Preventive and control measures After surgery, patients may suffer from reflux esophagitis, which is a very common clinical symptom. At this time, we must pay attention to the measures for nursing advanced esophageal cancer. We should choose liquid or semi-liquid diets and eat small and frequent meals as much as possible. At the same time, we should choose a semi-recumbent or sitting position when eating, try to avoid lying flat immediately after a meal, and avoid spicy and other irritating foods.

Warm reminder: The above are the postoperative care methods for esophageal cancer. I believe everyone should understand them. Taking active care measures for the disease in life can avoid some unnecessary injuries.