Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2024;44(11):1289-1293

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231212-k0001

Summary of Professor HUANG Jinchang's experience of electroacupuncture at Baliao acupoints for low anterior resection syndrome of rectal cancer.

Lu YANG 1 ; Ming YANG 2 ; Yuxiang WAN 2 ; Cixian QUE 1 ; Jinchang HUANG 2

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Keywords

Baliao acupoints; HUANG Jinchang; electroacupuncture; famous doctor's experience; low anterior resection syndrome (LARS); rectal cancer; strengthening the spleen and warming the kidney

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

This paper introduces Professor HUANG Jinchang's experience in treating low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) of rectal cancer. Based on the clinical experience in treating fecal incontinence after rectal cancer surgery, Professor HUANG Jinchang proposes that the primary pathogenesis of LARS is spleen-kidney yang deficiency with internal obstruction of damp turbidity. The treatment approach should focus on strengthening the spleen, warming the kidney, and eliminating turbidity. The Baliao acupoints are specifically selected to eliminate turbidity, promote yang , facilitate the qi flow of the viscera, and regulate the opening and closing of the anus. Emphasis is placed on deep needling at the Baliao acupoints, with flexible acupoint selection based on accompanying symptoms. Additionally, moxibustion and bloodletting cupping are used to restore regular bowel movements and improve the quality of life for patients who have undergone anus-preserving surgery for rectal cancer.