Trial reportWorld journal of gastroenterology2025
Application of Meridian flow injection acupoint application combined with transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in patients undergoing gastroenteroscopy.
Trial report in World journal of gastroenterology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Best evidence summary on gastrointestinal function recovery after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Review
- Integrative acupoint stimulation within enhanced recovery after endoscopic procedures: Harnessing the neuroimmune axis for enhanced gastrointestinal recovery.World journal of gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Evidence-based acupuncture: Methodological insights and challenges in gastroenteroscopy recovery research.World journal of gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Evidence-based translation in postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation nursing: recent advances and practical integration.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- An interpretable AutoML-based prediction model for enteral nutrition intolerance in severe pulmonary tuberculosis patients and development of a clinical decision system.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough gastroscopy is a commonly used diagnostic and therapeutic technique, postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction is prone to occur. Traditional Chinese medicine theory suggests that postoperative gastrointestinal disorders are related to spleen and stomach weakness. This study hypothesizes that the combination of acupoint application at the Ziwu Liuzhu acupoint and percutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation can promote postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery and alleviate stress reactions.
aimTo investigate the effects of acupoint application of Ziwu Liuzhu combined with percutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation on postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery and stress response in patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy surgery.
methodsA total of 120 patients who underwent gastroscopy surgery were selected and treated between October 2024 and January 2025. This study used a stratified block randomization method, and then allocated groups using computer-generated random number sequences (SAS 9.4 software). The groups were divided into two groups: A control group of 60 patients who received routine postoperative intervention measures, and an observation group of 60 patients who received acupuncture point application combined with transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation therapy. The therapeutic effects were compared after 3 days of treatment.
resultsThe mean time of first defecation was 3.20 ± 1.04 days, the mean first eating time was 2.55 ± 0.72 days, and the mean length of hospital stay was 5.57 ± 0.09 days (
conclusionThe combination of percutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation in gastroscopy patients has been demonstrated to be both highly safe and effective. The benefits of this approach include the promotion of postoperative gastrointestinal function, the reduction of stress response, the attainment of optimal results, and the enhancement of patient satisfaction.
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