Acupuncture for postoperative ileus:Advancement and underlying mechanisms  

作　　者：Yang Ye Xi-Yan Xin Ze-Jun Huo Yu-Tian Zhu Rui-Wen Fan Hao-Lin Zhang Yu Gao Hong-Bo Shen Dong Li 

机构地区：[1]Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Peking University Third Hospital,Beijing 100191,China

出　　处：《World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery》2025年第2期11-15,共5页世界胃肠外科杂志(英文)

基　　金：Supported by Clinical Key Project of Peking University Third Hospital,No.BYSY2023049;Funding from State Key Laboratory of Female Fertility Promotion,Center for Reproductive Medicine,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Peking University Third Hospital,No.BYSYSZKF2023027.

摘　　要：Postoperative ileus(POI)remains a prevalent and significant challenge following abdominal surgeries,precipitating patient distress,prolonged hospital stays,and escalated medical expenditures.Conventionally addressed via pharmacological interventions,POI is increasingly being explored through adjunctive therapeutic strategies,with acupuncture gaining recognition as a promising option.Acupuncture has demonstrated encouraging potential in promoting gastrointestinal motility in patients with POI.Moreover,recent research has shed light on the therapeutic mechanisms underlying its efficacy.This article aims to present a comprehensive overview of acupuncture as a treatment for POI,highlighting advancements in clinical research and recent elucidations of its mechanistic underpinnings.It aspires to contribute a pivotal reference point for scholars and enthusiasts keen on garnering a deeper understanding of acupuncture’s role in managing POI.

关 键 词：ACUPUNCTURE Gastrointestinal motility MECHANISM PATIENTS Postoperative ileus 

分 类 号：R246[医药卫生—针灸推拿学]