Acupuncture and Related Therapies for Treatment of Postoperative Ileus in Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Delays in recovery of intestinal function following abdominal surgery are associated with longer hospital stays, increased postoperative complications, and higher costs to the health care system. Studies of acupuncture for postoperative ileus and other postoperative issues have reported improvements...
Main Authors: | Yihong Liu, Brian H. May, Anthony Lin Zhang, Xinfeng Guo, Chuanjian Lu, Charlie Changli Xue, Haibo Zhang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3178472 |
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