Tang KL, Shi CX. Therapeutic effects of Rhubarb and Salvia miltiorrhiza on severe acute pancreatitis.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2009;
17:1481-1483. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v17.i14.1481]
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Abstract
AIM: To investigate the therapeutic effects of Rhubarb and Salvia miltiorrhiza on severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).
METHODS: Ninety-eight patients with SAP were divided into three groups: control group (group A, n = 21), Salvia miltiorrhiza treatment group (group B, n = 25) and Rhubarb & Salvia miltiorrhiza treatment group (group C, n = 52). All the patients in the 3 groups received the same routine therapy while group B and group C received additional treatment of salvia miltiorrhiza and the combined management of Rhubarb & Salvia miltiorrhiza respectively.
RESULTS: Compared with group A, group C had faster recovery of intestinal gurgling sound (t1) and less important organ injury (t2), fewer infective positions (t3), pancreatic pseudocysts (χ2) and significantly decreased hospital days (t4) (t1 = 2.34, t2 = 2.17, t3 = 3.04, χ2 = 13.76, t4 = 3.65, all P < 0.05) and lower mortality. Compared with group A, group B had a significant reduce in organ injury (t = 3.45, P < 0.05), while had no difference in recovery of intestinal gurgling sound, and in the number of infective positions, pancreatic pseudocysts and hospital days. Compared with group B, group C had better recovery of intestinal gurgling sound with significant difference (t = 2.73, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: On the basis of routine treatment, combined management of Rhubarb and Salvia miltiorrhiza for treating SAP possesses a significant synergistic action and therapeutic effect.
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