Clinical efficacy of acupuncture in patients with adhesive intestinal obstruction: A meta-analysis

ABSTRACT: Background: Adhesive intestinal obstruction (AIO) is a common surgical emergency. Surgical exploration has a considerable risk of intestinal injury, and surgical treatment may greatly reduce the quality of life after surgery and cause AIO after re-operation. The nonsurgical treatment is effective for approximately 70% to 90% of patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO). However, the high recurrence (30%) and mortality (2%) rates of ASBO are concerning. Moreover, the ideal management method of ASBO remains debatable. Studies have shown that acupuncture can also promote postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery and prevent postoperative complications such as nausea, vomiting, and visceral pain.

Aim:

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in the trea

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9542758 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature