Longitudinal trends of dumping syndrome after oesophageal cancer surgery

BACKGROUND 95% CI 0.4 to 5.0) and at 5 years (MD 3.4%; 95% CI -0.3 to 7.0). CONCLUSION: Dumping syndrome is common and persists after oesophageal cancer surgery. Severe dumping syndrome is associated with greater eating difficulties and weight loss, highlighting the need for improved dietary management. In addition, a validated patient-reported diagnostic instrument is needed to reduce the risk of symptom misreporting.