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KMID : 0363420050190010083
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Journal of Korean Oriental Pediatrics
2005 Volume.19 No. 1 p.83 ~ p.102
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Acupuncture for childhood nocturnal enuresis in Traditional Chinese Medical Journals
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Jang Gyu-Tae
Kim Jang-Hyun
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate acupuncture trend of childhood nocturnal enuresis in current Traditional Chinese Medical Journals.
Methods: During the period from January 2000 to August 2004, we searched all Traditional Chinese Medical Journals in oriental medical library in dongguk university. We selected 28 literatures on acupuncture treatment for nocturnal enuresis in children
Results: 28 studies are included and classified by diagnosis criteria and outcome criteria. And reclassified into two large groups, case report and comparison study. Totally 2324 cases, complete cures are 1701, significant improvements 2239, complete cure rate 73.2%, total improvement rate 97.3% 33 acupuncture points are used and main meridians are bladder, conception vessel and governor vessel.
Conclusion: There remains a debate about diagnosis and outcome criteria. But Acupuncture is very effective and safe in the treatment of enuretic children.
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KEYWORD
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Acupuncture, nocturnal enuresis, Traditional Chinese Medical Journals
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