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KMID : 1191520110160020009
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Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
2011 Volume.16 No. 2 p.9 ~ p.17
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Review of Contraindications for Oncology Acupuncture
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Bang Sun-Hwi
Yoo Hwa-Seung
Lee Yeon-Weol
Cho Chong-Kwan
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Abstract
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Objectives : Contradictions for Oncology acupuncture were searched and reviewed to establish fundamentals for the appropriate contraindication guideline.
Methods : In order to search contraindications for oncology acupuncture, domestic journals, books and online database of Pubmed were searched using the terms, cancer, tumor, acupuncture, safety, contraindications and guideline were below.
Results : We found 7 papers and 1 book by the above methods. We reviewed and suggested the contraindications. Contraindications for oncology acupuncture are neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count : ANC less than ), thrombocytopenia (platelets less than ), anticoagulant use, spinal instability, tumour nodule, lymphedema, prosthesis, intracranial deficits, confused patients, significant arrhythmia, patient refusal to treatment, severe neurotic patients and intracardiac defribillator. Contraindications for using semi-permanent needles are neutropenia (ANC less than ), splenectomy, valvular heart disease, B, C hepatitis and keloids.
Conclusions : Acupuncture for cancer patients pose significant risks but these guidelines are proposed in the hopes of providing certain boundaries in practicing oncology acupuncture. A more systematic and rigorous research is needed to establish a more reliable oncology acupuncture guidelines.
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KEYWORD
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Cancer, Acupuncture, Safety, Contraindication
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