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JOURNAL OF PHARMACOPUNCTURE
Volume 12, Issue 4, Pages 119-126Publisher
KOREAN PHARMACOPUNCTURE INST
DOI: 10.3831/KPI.2009.12.4.119
Keywords
acupotomy; venesection; peripheral neuropathy; brest cancer; postmastectomy lymphedema
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- Wonkwang University
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Purpose: In order to estimate clinical effects of acupotomy and venesection in a patient with peripheral neuropathy and upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer surgery. Methods: From 17th August, 2009 to 29th August 2009, 1 female patient with peripheral neuropathy and upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer surgery was treated with general oriental medicine therapy(acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, physical therapy, herbal medication) and acupotomy with venesection. Results: The patient's chief complaints-Lt hand numbness, Lt arm edema, Lt. wrist flexion limitation - were notably improved. Conclusions : This study demonstrates that oriental medical treatment with acupotomy and venesection therapy has significant effect in improving symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer surgery, as though we had not wide experience in this treatment, more research is needed.
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