Systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction after colorectal cancer surgery

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology

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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Nov 15, 2026; 18(11): 123593
Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.123593

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Figure 5 Subgroup analyses for time to first flatus and time to first defecation stratified by control type. A: The time to first postoperative flatus; B: The time to first postoperative bowel movement. Subgroups: Sham acupuncture/sham stimulation vs usual care.

Citation: Zhang XR, Wang P, Wang Z, Li M. Systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction after colorectal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(11): 123593
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.123593

Zhang XR, Wang P, Wang Z, Li M. Systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction after colorectal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(11): 123593 [DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.123593]

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