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ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2021

Effects of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction Combined with THP Bladder Perfusion on Postoperative Efficacy in Patients with Bladder Cancer.

Yunfeng Wang, Yan Zhang, Zhongguo Liu, Qiuying Li, Huijing Jin

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Article in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Yunfeng WangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chengyang People's Hospital, Qingdao 266109, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1900-3693
Yan ZhangDepartment of Nutriology, Qingdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao Hiser Hospital, Qingdao 266033, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4163-191X
Zhongguo LiuDepartment of Urology Surgery, Qingdao Central Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266033, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6124-4592
Qiuying LiDepartment of Imaging, Zhangqiu District People's Hospital, Jinan 250200, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2028-646X
Huijing JinWard Department, Zhangqiu District People's Hospital, Jinan 250200, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8385-2572
Qingdao University · CNZhangqiu City People's Hospital · CNQingdao Eighth People's Hospital · CN

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Abstract

backgroundAs a traditional Chinese medicine tonic, Buzhong Yiqi decoction has the effects of invigorating Qi and lifting Yang. In this study, the effects of Buzhong Yiqi Shenge decoction combined with THP bladder perfusion on postoperative efficacy in bladder cancer were investigated.

methodsA total of 70 cases of bladder cancer patients were divided into the experimental group and control group according to the random number table method, with 35 cases in each group. The control group was treated with THP bladder perfusion. The experimental group was treated with Buzhong Yiqi Shenge decoction on the basis of the control group. The number of urine white blood cells, VEGF level, the incidence of adverse reactions, and KPS score were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.

resultsAfter 3 and 6 months of therapy, the KPS score of the experimental group increased significantly compared with the control group. However, after 12 months of treatment, there was no difference in KPS scores between the two groups. Moreover, there was no significant variation in serum VEGF between two groups after 3 months of treatment. However, Buzhong Yiqi decoction notably reduced the level of VEGF after 6 months and 12 months. After 3 months, the urine white blood cell count was lower in the experimental group than in the control group. After 6 and 12 months, there was no difference in urine white blood cell count between the two groups. Furthermore, a total of 14 patients in two groups had reoccurrence after one year. Our results showed that there was no significant difference in postoperative recurrence rate between the experimental group and the control group. The occurrence rates of frequent and urgent urination, nausea/loss, and abnormal urine routine of appetite in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group. But there was no difference in the occurrence rate of low heat, hematuria between the experimental group and the control group.

conclusionBuzhong Yiqi decoction combined with THP bladder perfusion has no advantage in the short-term recurrence rate of bladder cancer patients. However, Buzhong Yiqi decoction can alleviate the symptoms of adverse reactions and improve the quality of life of patients.

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