Case Report: Acupuncture for acute colonic pseudo- obstruction in a 90-year-old patient with COVID-19 infection.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) is a severe gastrointestinal motility disorder defined by significant dilation of the colon without any mechanical blockage. In recent years, studies have shown that ACPO, as a rare complication of severe COVID-19, requires prolonged ICU treatment and still carries an extremely high risk. Recent reports indicate that patients with severe COVID-19 are at an increased risk of developing complications, including ACPO. These patients often require extended treatment in the intensive care unit and may undergo multiple drug therapies. Despite aggressive treatment efforts, their mortality risk remains elevated.

Methods

We use the acupuncture points selected under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory, combined with

SUBMITTER: Liao B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797533 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature