Abstract: | Acupoint application is a traditional Chinese medicine external treatment method.Because of its easy operation,low cost,non-invasiveness and other advantages,it is widely used in clinical practice,especially in promoting the recovery of gastrointestinal function of patients after gastrointestinal tract surgery,preventing postoperative gastroplegia,postoperative gastrointestinal adhesions and other complications.In order to further understand the application of acupoint application in the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients after gastrointestinal surgery,this article reviews and analyzes relevant literature articles to summarize the theoretical basis of acupoint application,selection of acupoints,choice of drugs,and combination therapy,so as to provide a more comprehensive approach to clinical care for the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients after gastrointestinal surgery. |