Clinical observation of "Wumo Decoction" in treating gastrointestinal dysfunction following abdominal operations

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Wumo Decoction in the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction following abdominal operations.Methods Ninety-six subjects were randomized into two groups: treatment group in which 48 cases were treated with Wumo Decoction and control group in which 48 cases were treated with Domperidone,with a course of 7 days.Results The overall effective rate was 100.0% in the treatment group and 79.2% in the control group,with a difference between them(P0.01);the time of gas and defecation was shorter in the treatment group than in the control group(P0.01).Conclusion Wumo Decoction helps restore the gastrointestinal function following abdominal operations.