Effectiveness of acupuncture for postoperative gastrointestinal recovery in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study

CONCLUSION: Addition of acupuncture appeared to improve recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal function and alleviate posteoperative pain in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. Acupuncture may represent a feasible strategy for the prevention of PGD occurrence.TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ChiCTR2200060888 (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry).PMID:37800350 | DOI:10.1177/09645284231202807

Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society - October 6, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yingjun Zhang Chaopeng Ou Xiaolin Luo Yinqian Kang Li Jiang Shaoyong Wu Handong Ouyang Source Type: research