Effects of bottle gourd moxibustion combined with umbilical therapy for cancer-related incomplete bowel obstruction on inflammatory cytokine levels

The addition of BGM-UT to standard palliative care enhances pain relief, accelerates gastrointestinal recovery, and effectively reduces inflammatory cytokine levels in patients with cancer-induced incomplete bowel obstruction. This combination therapy offers a promising complementary approach to managing this challenging condition. Further prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and explore underlying mechanisms.