Effect of Daikenchuto (TJ-100) on abdominal bloating in hepatectomized patients

Figure 3 Comparison of gastrointestinal symptoms rating scale score for abdominal bloating in patients treated with Daikenchuto alone and those treated with combination therapy of Daikenchuto and lactulose. Gastrointestinal symptoms rating scale (GSRS) scores for abdominal bloating in (A) Daikenchuto (DKT) alone group (n = 9) and (B) combination therapy group (n = 9) were measured before and after hepatic resection. Data obtained prior to administration of DKT were measured before hepatic resection. Data for individual patients are shown. POD: Postoperative day.