Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	115200
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Acupuncture and moxibustion for postoperative gastrointestinal disorders: An efficacy analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu-Chun Zhao, Jun-Ning Che, Yong-Qi Zhang, Ning-Ning Luo, Dong-Xia Wang, Zi-Jian Wang, Wen-Zhi Zhang, Juan Ma, Xin-Ping Cao and Xin Wen
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Corresponding Author	Xin Wen, Chief Physician, Department of Zheng’s Acupuncture, Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, No. 732 Jiayuguan West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. 13519318714@163.com
Key Words	Acupuncture–moxibustion; Abdominal surgery; Gastrointestinal disorders; The Intake, Feeling Nauseated, Emesis, Physical Exam, and Duration of Symptoms; Complications
Core Tip	In this study, 105 postabdominal surgery patients with gastrointestinal disorders were selected strictly according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Comparative analysis assessed the clinical effects of routine western medicine treatment vs combined western medicine treatment and acupuncture–moxibustion. Multidimensional evaluation results showed higher curative effects of Western medicine + acupuncture–moxibustion therapy on gastrointestinal disorder patients after abdominal surgery. Such therapy alleviates clinical symptoms, promotes postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery, inhibits serum inflammation, and ensures higher clinical safety. The results can provide a better treatment option for these patients.
Citation	Zhao YC, Che JN, Zhang YQ, Luo NN, Wang DX, Wang ZJ, Zhang WZ, Ma J, Cao XP, Wen X. Acupuncture and moxibustion for postoperative gastrointestinal disorders: An efficacy analysis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-21 09:19
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-21 09:19
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-11 07:49
Return for Revision	2025-12-11 07:49
Revised	2025-12-31 02:13
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-06 12:03
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-03 02:43
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-03 07:26
Articles in Press	2026-02-03 07:26
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