Meta-analysis on acupoint sticking therapy for facial paralysis.
- Author:
Xian-Gang ZHOU
1
;
Chuang YANG
;
Li-Xia YANG
;
Qu ZHONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; China; Facial Paralysis; Humans
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(11):797-802
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the therapeutic effect and safety of acupoint sticking therapy for facial paralysis.
METHODSSearch the literatures in the whole paper databank of China figure medical library (Jan. 1994-Dec. 2004) and China Biomedical Literature Disk Databank (Jan. 1995-Dec. 2004). Meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan 4. 2. 5 software.
RESULTSSixteen controlled trials involving 2 157 patients were included. Meta-analysis indicated that there was high statistically difference between the acupoint sticking therapy and simple acupuncture therapy or Western medicine therapy.
CONCLUSIONThe acupoint sticking therapy is effective and safe for facial paralysis.
