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The most recent articles from: J Altern Complement Med April 2016

J Altern Complement Med · Apr 2016

Randomized Controlled Trial

Preoperative Oral Administration of Kikyo-To, a Kampo Medicine, Alleviates Postoperative Sore Throat: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Study.

This study aimed to determine the efficacy of Kikyo-To (KKT), a Kampo medicine, in treating postoperative sore throat and nausea. ⋯ KKT administration before general anesthesia did not alleviate postoperative nausea but effectively decreased the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat in women undergoing benign surgery.

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