Combination of trideca-ghost points and olfactory ensheathing cells transplantation for a patient with cerebral trauma and coma
- VernacularTitle:十三鬼穴配合嗅鞘细胞移植术治疗脑损伤昏迷1例
- Author:
Chunyan LUO
;
Hongyun HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2007;0(15):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Totally 1 patient were selected from Beijing Xishan Institute for Neuroregeneration and Functional Recovery in Shijingshan District in May 2006. The patient received acupuncture treatment in trideca-ghost points after olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) transplantation. Detailed acupuncture method and acupuncture point were as follows: Acupuncture was performed from left side on Shuigou (DU 26), Jiache (ST 6), Fengfu (DU 16), Chengjiang (RN 24), Shangxing (DU 23), oblique needling from Shuigou to mittele muschel 0.3 cun. Needle insertion on Chengjiang was from left to right, for 1 minute without retaining needle. Then acupuncture on Shaoshang (LU 11), Daling (PC 7), Jianshi (PC 5), Quchi (LI 11) of both sides, and lower limbs: Yinbai (SP 1) and Shenmai (BL 62) was conducted. Acupuncture on Jiache and Quchi was retained until the patient vellicated limbs. Punctured on Dicang (ST 4) if the patient had spasm on angulus oris, about 20 minutes every time, once a day. After the treatment, the patient had some improvements in the consciousness and electrophysiology. Significant pain reaction appeared, and the endings of extremities had some little movement. The patient could turn head and twist shoulder. Evoked potential in electromyogram (EMG) had certain amelioration.
