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KMID : 1189420040170020165
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2004 Volume.17 No. 2 p.165 ~ p.169
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A Case Report of Ptosis After Midbrain Infarction
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Kim Min-Ji
Hong Seung-Ug
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Abstract
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Objective: The purpose of this case study is to show a case of severe neurogenic ptosis due to midbrain infarction improved by acupuncture and Herb-med.
Method: This case study has been carried out for a case of ptosis due to midbrain infarction which had been hospitalized at the Bundang CHA Oriental Medical Hospital. We evaluate through Levator function test and measurement of MRD and the distance between upper and lower eyelid.
Results: Levator function increase 3.5mm and distance between upper and lower eyelid increase 4mm more than before. The degree of ptosis turned 'fair' state from 'poor' state.
Conclusions: We suggest to treat ptosis due to midbrain infarction with acupuncture and Herb-med meaning conservative therapy and would like to research oriental medical treatment plan for the further treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Ptosis , Midbrain infarction
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