High-dose vs. low-dose preoperative dexamethasone for systemic inflammation and recovery after esophagectomy: a randomized controlled trial protocol

Key Points

• To compare the effects of high-dose versus low-dose preoperative dexamethasone on systemic inflammation and recovery outcomes after esophagectomy.
• Randomized controlled trial design
• Participants scheduled for esophagectomy
• Comparison of high-dose and low-dose dexamethasone
• Assessment of systemic inflammation and recovery metrics
• Expected improvement in recovery outcomes with high-dose dexamethasone
• Potential reduction in systemic inflammation post-esophagectomy