Therapeutic effects of rhubarb enema on Th17 cell and systemic inflammatory response in clinical acute pancreatitis

BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common disease in the intensive care unit. Although the clinical management of AP has improved, over mortality has not declined significantly. Rhubarb, an anthraquinone glycoside derivative, has been reported to improve intestinal blood perfusion, inhibit excessive inflammatory responses, regulate inflammatory mediator cascades, and enhance intestinal motility. AIM To investigate the effects of rhubarb on prognosis and complications in patients with AP. ME