Effects of Daikenchuto on postoperative gastrointestinal motility in colorectal carcinoma patients with abdominal pain and distension: a prospective, randomized trial

To investigate the efficacy and safety of Daikenchuto (DKT) for colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery with the potential risk of postoperative ileus (POI). Colorectal cancer patients with abdominal pain and distention, scheduled for surgery, were randomly assigned to a DKT group or a control group. Patients assigned to the DKT group were given 15 g of DKT per day during the perioperative period. We then compared the perioperative...