Daikenchuto for reducing postoperative ileus in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery

Abstract

Evidence from current literature was unclear whether Daikenchuto reduced postoperative ileus in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery, due to the small number of participants in the meta-analyses. Very low-quality evidence means we are uncertain whether Daikenchuto improved postoperative flatus or bowel movement. Further well-designed and adequately powered studies are needed to assess the efficacy of Daikenchuto.

Impact of intravenous dexmedetomidine on gastrointestinal function recovery after laparoscopic hysteromyomectomy: a randomized clinical trial

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Quality markers of Dajianzhong decoction based on multicomponent qualitative and quantitative analysis combined with network pharmacology and chemometric analysis

“…3 It was included by the State in the "Catalogue of Ancient Classical Prescriptions (First Batch)" and has been extensively compiled in medical texts throughout the ages. 4 For the treatment of digestive system illnesses such as postoperative ileus (POI), [5][6][7] small intestinal mucositis, 8 chronic constipation, 9 and colitis, 2 DJZD is frequently used as a basic formula and has a long history of clinical application. Modern pharmacological studies have verified that DJZD possesses anti-inflammatory 2 and analgesic, 10 as well as promotes the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract 11 and anti-gastrointestinal tumours.…”