Zusanli (ST36) acupoint injection for preventing postoperative ileus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Wang M, Gao YH, Xu J, Chi Y, Wei XB, Lewith G, Liu JP · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2015 June
DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2015.03.013
Objective
To evaluate the preventive effect of Zusanli (ST36) acupoint injections with various agents, for postoperative ileus (POI).
Conclusions
ST36 acupoint injections with various agents may have a preventive effect for postoperative ileus (POI).
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