ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2025
Effects of bottle gourd moxibustion combined with umbilical therapy for cancer-related incomplete bowel obstruction on inflammatory cytokine levels.
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- Integrating traditional therapies into palliative oncology care: Insights from bottle gourd moxibustion and umbilical therapy.World journal of gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Advances in the management of cancer-related incomplete intestinal obstruction: Therapeutic strategies and emerging interventions.World journal of gastroenterology · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundCancer-induced incomplete bowel obstruction presents numerous clinical challenges, notably pain management and inflammation control. Conventional therapies provide limited relief, prompting investigation into complementary approaches. This study compares the efficacy of bottle gourd moxibustion combined with umbilical therapy (BGM-UT) plus standard palliative care
aimTo compare the efficacy of BGM-UT plus standard palliative care
methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 109 patients aged 18-75 years with cancer-induced incomplete bowel obstruction treated at the Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between October 2023 and September 2024. The participants were categorized into two groups: (1) Regular group receiving standard palliative care; and (2) BGM-UT group receiving additional moxibustion therapy. The inclusion criteria included ongoing opioid use and a Karnofsky performance status score below 60. The treatments were evaluated for 3 weeks in terms of opioid consumption, gastrointestinal function recovery, brief pain inventory scores, traditional Chinese medicine symptom scores, and inflammatory cytokine levels.
resultsInitially, the groups were demographically and clinically comparable. Post-treatment, the BGM-UT group showed significant reductions in opioid intake (
conclusionThe addition of BGM-UT to standard palliative care enhances pain relief, accelerates gastrointestinal recovery, and effectively reduces inflammatory cytokine levels in patients with cancer-induced incomplete bowel obstruction. This combination therapy offers a promising complementary approach to managing this challenging condition. Further prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and explore underlying mechanisms.
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