Acupuncture for treatment of hyperplasia of mammary gland and its effects on images and hemodynamics in the mammary gland.
- Author:
Ying WANG
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; Breast; Hemodynamics; Humans; Hyperplasia; Mammary Glands, Human
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(9):619-621
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe therapeutic effect of acupuncture on hyperplasia of mammary gland and its effects on images and hemodynamics in mammary gland.
METHODSNinety-five cases were randomly divided into acupuncture group (n=60) and control group (n=35). They were treated respectively by acupuncture and external application of Rupixiaotie Plaster for 3 courses. Their clinical therapeutic effects, and changes of acoustic images of hyperplastic gland and hemodynamics, infrared scanning of mammary gland and images of X-ray of molybdenum palladium of the breast were investigated.
RESULTSIn the treatment group, blood flow resistance index (RI) in hyperliterative mammary gland was decreased, the images of X-ray and forms of blood vessels were improved, the dark degree of gland reduced, which all were superior to those of the control group (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01); the total effective rate was 95.0%.
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture has a remarkable therapeutic effect, and it can reduce the blood flow resistance index in the hyperliferative mammary gland, improve the images of X-ray of mammary tissue and the form of blood vessels and decrease the dark degree of the gland.