Expert consensus on traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of(acute and chronic)cholecystitis and cholelithiasis(2023)
The incidence of(acute and chronic)cholecystitis and cholelithiasis in China has been increasing year by year,and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)treatment has advantages in alleviating clinical symptoms,preventing recurrence,reducing complications,and decreasing surgical rates.Currently,no expert consensus on TCM diagnosis and treatment of(acute and chronic)cholecystitis and cholelithiasis has been formulated.With the advancement of research on TCM treatment for(acute and chronic)cholecystitis and cholelithiasis,it is necessary to establish a consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions by TCM experts.This consensus standardizes the syndrome classification and syndrome differentiation treatment for(acute and chronic)cholecysti-tis and cholelithiasis,incorporates the experience of renowned TCM practitioners,clarifies the diagnosis and treat-ment process as well as the efficacy standards,and integrates the research progress of both traditional Chinese and Western medicine in this field,making it clinically practical and scientific.
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