The use and protective effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation during abdominal surgery: study protocol for a multicenter randomized parallel controlled trial

Abstract Background Acupuncture-balanced anesthesia has been found to offer protective benefits. Electrical stimulation at certain acupoints can potentially promote perioperative gastrointestinal function recovery. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of acupuncture-balanced anesthesi...

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Main Authors: Yuantao Hou, Qi Yan, Haiyan An, Junlu Wang, Ming Tian, Wensheng Zhao, Anshi Wu, Yi Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3558-2