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1948-9366 (online) |
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| Category |
Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Manuscript Type |
Editorial |
| Article Title |
Acupuncture for postoperative ileus: Advancement and underlying mechanisms
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| Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Yang Ye, Xi-Yan Xin, Ze-Jun Huo, Yu-Tian Zhu, Rui-Wen Fan, Hao-Lin Zhang, Yu Gao, Hong-Bo Shen and Dong Li |
| ORCID |
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| Funding Agency and Grant Number |
| Funding Agency |
Grant Number |
| Clinical Key Project of Peking University Third Hospital |
BYSY2023049 |
| State Key Laboratory of Female Fertility Promotion, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital |
BYSYSZKF2023027 |
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| Corresponding Author |
Dong Li, MD, Professor, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China. lidong6512@163.com |
| Key Words |
Acupuncture; Gastrointestinal motility; Mechanism; Patients; Postoperative ileus |
| Core Tip |
This article emphasizes that postoperative ileus (POI), a prevalent issue after abdominal surgeries, causes significant patient distress and financial burdens. Traditionally managed with drugs, POI is now explored with additional therapies, notably acupuncture, which shows potential in enhancing gastrointestinal motility. The article provides a comprehensive review of acupuncture for POI, featuring clinical advancements and new insights into its mechanisms. It serves as a crucial reference for scholars and enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of acupuncture’s application in POI management. |
| Publish Date |
2025-01-22 09:26 |
| Citation |
<p>Ye Y, Xin XY, Huo ZJ, Zhu YT, Fan RW, Zhang HL, Gao Y, Shen HB, Li D. Acupuncture for postoperative ileus: Advancement and underlying mechanisms. <i>World J Gastrointest Surg</i> 2025; 17(2): 99160</p> |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v17/i2/99160.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i2.99160 |
