A clinical study on the efficacy of rectal administration of Tongfu Qinghua decoction combined with external application of Ruyi Jinhuang powder in treating acute pancreatitis .

In 30 seconds

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of rectal Tongfu Qinghua decoction combined with Ruyi Jinhuang powder in 100 patients with acute pancreatitis. The study found that the combined therapy resulted in a significantly shorter hospital stay and faster symptom relief compared to conventional treatment, with a total effective rate improvement (P<0.05).

Key findings

• The observation group had a significantly shorter hospital stay compared to the control group.
• Symptom relief and gastrointestinal recovery were faster in the observation group (P<0.05).
• Post-treatment inflammatory and pancreatic markers improved significantly in the observation group.
• The total effective rate was higher in the observation group (P<0.05).

Why it matters

The findings suggest that integrating traditional Chinese medicine with conventional treatment may enhance recovery in acute pancreatitis patients, potentially leading to improved clinical outcomes and reduced hospital stays.