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KMID : 1189420120250030113
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2012 Volume.25 No. 3 p.113 ~ p.128
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The Clinical investigation studies in early stage of intractable peripheral facial paralysis using Needle-Embedding Therapy
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Han Jung-Min
Yoon Jung-Won
Kang Na-Ru
Ko Woo-Shin
Yoon Hwa-Jung
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the effect of Needle-Embedding Therapy in early stage of intractable peripheral facial paralysis.
Methods: 46 patients with severe peripheral facial paralysis were treated with oriental medicine therapy including Needle-Embedding Therapy in their early stage. We evaluated the effect of Needle-Embedding Therapy by House-Brackmann Grading system, decrease of subjective symptoms and satisfaction measurement.
Results:
Conclusion: Needle-Embedding Therapy could be effective to improve symptoms of severe peripheral facial paralysis in early stage. Further studies will be required to identify the beneficial effect of Needle-Embedding Therapy in early stage of peripheral facial paralysis.
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KEYWORD
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Needle-Embedding Therapy, Early stage of peripheral facial paralysis, House-Brackmann Grading system, subjective symptoms, satisfaction measurement
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