Acupuncture and Related Therapies for Treatment of Postoperative Ileus in Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Delays in recovery of intestinal function following abdominal surgery are associated with longer hospital stays, increased postoperative complications, and higher costs to the health care system. Studies of acupuncture for postoperative ileus and other postoperative issues have reported improvements...

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Main Authors: Yihong Liu, Brian H. May, Anthony Lin Zhang, Xinfeng Guo, Chuanjian Lu, Charlie Changli Xue, Haibo Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3178472