Effect of acupoint injection of Neostigmine on gastrointestinal function after cholecystectomy

Objective To observe the effect of acupoint injection with Neostigmine Methylsulfate at Zusanli (ST 36) on gastrointestinal function of patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods Totally 120 patients undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized into an acupoint injection group, a...

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Published in:Journal of acupuncture and tuina science 2015-12, Vol.13 (6), p.368-372
Main Authors: Qiu, Wei-qing, Jiang, Jun-yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Cholecystectomy
Clinical Study
Defecation
Laparoscopy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Summary:Objective To observe the effect of acupoint injection with Neostigmine Methylsulfate at Zusanli (ST 36) on gastrointestinal function of patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods Totally 120 patients undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized into an acupoint injection group, a muscular injection group, and a blank control group at 1:1:1 by random number table, 40 cases in each group. The blank control group was intervened by conventional post-operation treatment, the acupoint injection group was by acupoint injection with Neostigmine Methylsulfate 2 mL at bilateral Zusanli (ST 36) in addition to the treatment given to the blank control group, and the muscular injection group was by muscular injection with Neostigmine Methylsulfate 2 mL in addition to the treatment given to the blank control group. The two injection groups both received injection twice a day, totally for 3 d at most. The restored time of bowel sounds, initial flatulence time, defecation time and clinical efficacy were observed. Results After treatment, there were significant differences in comparing the restored time of bowel sounds among the three groups ( F =17.30, P
ISSN:1672-3597
1993-0399
DOI:10.1007/s11726-015-0884-0