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KMID : 0363320230440040803
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2023 Volume.44 No. 4 p.803 ~ p.813
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A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment for a Patient with Acute Cholangitis Accompanied by Common Bile Duct Stone
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Kim Na-Yeon
Kim Seung-Mo
Kim Kyung-Soon
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Abstract
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Objective: This case report outlines an investigation into the efficacy of Korean medicine treatment in a patient who presented with acute cholangitis accompanying common bile duct stones. The patient underwent percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage and subsequently experienced resolution of the common bile duct stones.
Methods: The patient was treated with Shihosogan-tang, general acupuncture, ear acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. Changes in symptoms were evaluated using a self-reported numerical rating scale (NRS) score and a visual analog scale (VAS) score each morning. Laboratory tests were conducted to examine serum amylase, serum lipase, and liver function.
Results: After 29 days, the NRS scores for indigestion and fatigue and the VAS score for abdominal pain all decreased. Additionally, the laboratory test results showed improvement.
Discussion: The results suggest that Korean medicine could be effective in treating symptoms of acute cholangitis. However, further research is necessary.
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KEYWORD
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Shihosogan-tang, acute cholecystitis, herbal medicine, case report
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