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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Evaluation of the efficacy of daikenchuto (TJ -100) for the prevention of paralytic ileus after pancreaticoduodenectomy: A multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Surgery 2016; 159: 1333–1341.

Published: 9th November 2016

Authors: Okada K-I, Kawai M, Hirono S, Fujii T, Kodera Y, Sho M et al.

Conclusion

Some 224 procedure were included in this study of Japanese herbal medication. Its use did not improve recovery of intestinal function: the rate of paralytic ileus lasting over 72h was 33.7 per cent compared to 36.9 per cent in controls.

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