Medical Economic Impact of Daikenchuto in Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Nationwide Observational Study

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Background: Daikenchuto is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine (Kampo) that has been widely used because of its low cost and minimal side effects. It is used for early patient recovery after abdominal surgery and to prevent postoperative paralytic ileus in various surgeries, including colon and rectal cancer. Many studies have reported the usefulness of perioperative administration of Daikenchuto; however, few have examined its association with healthcare economics.