Effects of Chinese acupuncture on nausea and vomiting after cholecystectomy: A retrospective study
Acupuncture at LI4 and ST36 acupoints significantly reduces PONV incidence and severity after cholecystectomy, with an excellent safety profile. This non-pharmacological intervention offers particular value for high-risk patients and those with medication contraindications.
Authors
- Yue Miao
- Ren Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3243-6070)
Institutions
- First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.110262
- Primary Topic
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00