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Acupotomy and venesection in Upper Limb Lymphedema and Peripheral neuropathy following Breast Cancer Surgery

유방암 수술 후 발생한 림프부종과 말초신경병증에 대한 도침술과 정맥자락술 집중치료 증례보고

  • Jang, Eun-Ha (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical, Hospital in WonKwang University) ;
  • Kim, So-Yeon (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical, Hospital in WonKwang University) ;
  • Kim, Hyun-Sik (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical, Hospital in WonKwang University) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Chul (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical, Hospital in WonKwang University)
  • 장은하 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 김소연 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 김현식 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 김성철 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 침구과)
  • Published : 2009.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: In order to estimate clinical effects of acupotomy and venesection in a patient with peripheral neuropathy and upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer surgery. Methods: From 17th August, 2009 to 29th August 2009, 1 female patient with peripheral neuropathy and upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer surgery was treated with general oriental medicine therapy(acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, physical therapy, herbal medication) and acupotomy with venesection. Results: The patient's chief complaints- Lt hand numbness, Lt arm edema, Lt. wrist flexion limitation - were notably improved. Conclusions : This study demonstrates that oriental medical treatment with acupotomy and venesection therapy has significant effect in improving symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer surgery, as though we had not wide experience in this treatment, more research is needed.

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