Effects of Ultrasonic Conductance Acupoint Penetration of Dachengqi Decoction on the Recovery of Gastrointestinal Function in Postoperative Patients With Liver Cancer

Background Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a common complication in patients with liver cancer after surgery, affecting their recovery. The effectiveness of ultrasonic conductance acupoint penetration of Dachengqi decoction as a novel treatment method has not been confirmed in patients with liver cancer after surgery. Objectives This study aims to investigate the effect of ultrasonic conductance acupoint penetration into Dachengqi decoction on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in postoperative patients with liver cancer and to provide experience for clinical reference. Methods In this randomized controlled trial, participants with liver cancer were enrolled from a tertiary hospital in Shandong Province, China. The control group (n = 38) received basic nursing measures, and the intervention group (n = 34) received basic nursing measures combined with ultrasonic conductance acupoint penetration of Dachengqi decoction. Results Compared to the control group, the intervention group demonstrated a significantly shorter postoperative first flatus time, postoperative first defecation time, and time to initiation of food intake. Conclusion The application of ultrasonic conductance acupoint penetration of Dachengqi decoction can shorten the first postoperative flatus time, defecation time, and the time of food intake after surgery in postoperative patients with liver cancer. Implications for Practice In postoperative patients with liver cancer, ultrasonic conductance acupoint penetration of Dachengqi decoction is a secure and straightforward therapeutic approach that can effectively promote the restoration of gastrointestinal function. Future large-scale studies are warranted to replicate the study findings.