Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on gastrointestinal dysfunction after gastrointestinal surgery: A meta-analysis

Background: Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (PGD) is a common complication in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. Several studies have evaluated the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on PGD, so we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to b...

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Main Authors: Tingting Jiang, Jianli Li, Lei Meng, Jing Wang, Huanhuan Zhang, Meinv Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-05-01
Series:Complementary Therapies in Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229923000250