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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 119666
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119666
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119666
Table 3 Postoperative pain
| Factors | Control group (n = 50) | Research group (n = 55) | Z | P value |
| Visual Analog Scale | ||||
| 6 hours after surgery | 7.00 (5.00, 8.00) | 7.00 (6.00, 8.00) | -1.346 | 0.178 |
| 12 hours after surgery | 6.00 (5.00, 7.00) | 4.00 (3.00, 5.00) | -5.579 | < 0.001 |
| 24 hours after surgery | 4.00 (3.00, 5.00) | 3.00 (3.00, 5.00) | -0.999 | 0.318 |
| 48 hours after surgery | 3.00 (2.00, 5.00) | 3.00 (2.00, 3.00) | -2.468 | 0.014 |
- Citation: Chen XX, Lin N, Chen YB, Zhou XH, Zhang YJ. Effects of auricular vagus nerve stimulation with press needles plus Zusanli moxibustion on patients with colorectal cancer postoperatively. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(9): 119666
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119666