Zusanli (ST36) acupoint injection for preventing postoperative ileus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the preventive effect of Zusanli (ST36) acupoint injections with various agents, for postoperative ileus (POI).

Methods

We searched electronic databases for randomized controlled trials from inception to 1st February 2015 evaluating ST36 acupoint injection for preventing POI. Revman 5.2.0 was used for data analysis with effect estimates presented as mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Statistical heterogeneity was tested using I(2) (defined as significant if I(2)>75%). We used a random effects model (REM) for pooling data with significant heterogeneity.

Results

Thirty trials involving 2967 participants were included. All trials were assessed as high risk of bias (poor methodological quality). For time to first flatus, meta-ana

SUBMITTER: Wang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4909358 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature