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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2025

"Liuzijue" Qigong training enhances early pulmonary function recovery after esophageal cancer surgery.

Yu Bai, Zhi-Long Zhang, Lei Qiao, Ling-Ling Shi, Jian Wang, Hui Nian, Qian-Cheng Du, Zhi-Hao Tian, Zi-Long Yao, Yi-Bin Wu

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Yu BaiIntensive Care Unit, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Zhi-Long ZhangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Lei QiaoDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Ling-Ling ShiDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Jian WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Hui NianDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Qian-Cheng DuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Zhi-Hao TianIntensive Care Unit, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Zi-Long YaoDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
Yi-Bin WuIntensive Care Unit, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China. didi_2001_328@sina.com.

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Abstract

backgroundEsophageal cancer surgery is associated with a high risk of postoperative pulmonary complications, particularly pneumonia. Although conventional respiratory rehabilitation strategies - such as preoperative inspiratory muscle training - have demonstrated limited efficacy, the low-intensity traditional Chinese Qigong practice "Liuzijue" (Six-Character Formula) shows promise. However, robust clinical evidence supporting its use in patients undergoing esophagectomy remains lacking.

aimTo evaluate the effects of early postoperative "Liuzijue" training on pulmonary function and pneumonia incidence following radical esophagectomy.

methodsThis retrospective study included 306 patients who underwent esophagectomy. The control group (

resultsThe "Liuzijue" intervention was associated with a significantly lower incidence of pneumonia (11.9%

conclusionEarly initiation of "Liuzijue" training after esophagectomy is associated with reduced pneumonia incidence and accelerated recovery of key pulmonary function parameters. These findings support the integration of "Liuzijue" into enhanced recovery after surgery protocols for esophageal cancer patients.

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Enhanced recovery after surgeryEsophagectomy"Liuzijue" QigongPostoperative pulmonary complicationsPulmonary function

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