[Acupuncture mainly at the governor vessel acupoints for postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome of gastrointestinal tumors:a randomized controlled trial].

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Authors: Wuling Li, Chenglong Li, Zhenhua Dong, Ying Wang
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Abstract

Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture mainly at the governor vessel acupoints for postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome in patients with gastrointestinal tumors. Methods: A total of 70 patients with postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome of gastrointestinal tumors were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,35 cases in each group. The control group was treated with conventional western medical treatment; the observation group received acupuncture at Shendao (GV11), Lingtai (GV10), Zhiyang (GV9), Jinsuo (GV8), Zhongshu (GV7), Jizhong (GV6), Zhongwan (CV12) and bilateral Liangmen (ST21), Tianshu (ST25), Zusanli (ST36) on the basis of the treatment in the control group, 30 min each session, once daily, 6 times a week. Both groups were treated continuously for 2 weeks. The score of gastroparesis syndrome severity before and after treatment was observed,the gastric tube removal time and diet recovery time were recorded, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment in the two groups. Results:

Fields of Study & Subjects

Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Nausea and vomiting management Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
PubMed
Volume
46
Issue
2
Pages
188–192
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
ZH