Effect of intradermal needle therapy at combined acupoints on patients’ gastrointestinal function following surgery for gastrointestinal tumors

Figure 1 Acupoint locations. A: The locations of the SP-4 (Gongsun) and LR-3 (Taichong) acupoints; B: Locations of the LI-4 (Hegu) acupoints; C: Locations of the PC-6 (Neiguan) acupoints; D: Locations of the ST-35 (Dubi), ST-36 (Zusanli), ST-37 (Shangjuxu), ST-39 (Xiajuxu) acupoints; E: Method of measuring the three cun.

Figure 2 Gastrointestinal symptoms over time in the control and intervention groups. A: Postoperative abdominal distension over time in the control and intervention groups; B: Postoperative nausea over time in the control and intervention groups; C: Postoperative vomiting over time in the control and intervention groups; D: Postoperative fatigue over time in the control and intervention groups.