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KMID : 0644120090220030185
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2009 Volume.22 No. 3 p.185 ~ p.196
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Review of the Studies on Acustimulation for Gynecological Surgery induced Nausea and Vomiting
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Park Jang-Kyung
Jeong Jae-Cheol
Choi Min-Sun
Kim Dong-Il
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aims to estimate the effects of on acustimulation for Gynecological surgery induced nausea and vomiting through reviewing the tendency of the studies.
Methods: Literature searches were made through Pubmed, Koreanstudies Information Service System(KISS) and Korean Oriental medical Society database. Data were extracted according to pre-defined criteria. The methodological quality was assessed using Modified Jadad scale.
Results: 8 studies were met the condition among the 43 searched studies. They were designed as double blind or observer blind and randomized controlled trial, and were analyzed statistically. 6 studies out of the 8 reported that acupuncture could prevent PONV effectively.
Conclusion: The hypothesis that acustimulation may be effective for the prevention of Gynecological surgery induced PONV is supported by the data in recent literatures.
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KEYWORD
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postoperative nausea and vomiting, PONV, acustimulation, acupuncture, gynecological surgery
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