Effect of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Persistent Vegetative State in Children: 7 Cases Report
- VernacularTitle:中西医结合康复技术治疗儿童持续植物状态7例疗效观察
- Author:
Xuguang QIAN
;
Wenjie FU
;
Nuo LI
;
Wenjian ZHAO
;
Guanjun LUO
;
Suyun LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, rehabilitation, persistent vegetative state (PVS), children
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(7):685-686
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on persistent vegetative state (PVS) in children. Methods 7 children with PVS were treated with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, and were analyzed retrospectively. Results 3 childer were effectual, 3 improved, 1 ineffective. The PVS improved significantly after the treatment. The ones with course less than 3 months, the neuroimage show atrophy, appeared more effective. Conclusion The integrative therapy is effective on PVS in the children. The prognosis may associate with the course of the disease and the pathology of the brain.
