Randomized Controlled Trial
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jul 27, 2023; 15(7): 1474-1484
Published online Jul 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i7.1474
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Figure 1 Locations of the acupoints. A: Neiguan acupoint; B: Hegu acupoint; C: Zusanli acupoint; D: Sanyinjiao acupoint.
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Figure 2 CONSORT flowchart for the trial. ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologists; BMI: Body mass index; ICU: Intensive care unit; TEAS: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation.
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Figure 3 Postoperative numerical rating scale pain score. A: Resting state; B: Active state. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test. NRS: Numerical rating scale; POD: Postoperative day; TEAS: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation.
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Figure 4 Postoperative numerical rating scale pain score stratified by surgical site. A: Colorectal surgery-resting state; B: Colorectal surgery-active state; C: Gastrectomy-resting state; D: Gastrectomy-active state. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test. NRS: Numerical rating scale; POD: Postoperative day; TEAS: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation.