Objective： To observe the clinical value of three dimensional conformal radiation therapy （3D-CRT） followed by radical surgery and discuss the best radiation technique for cervical cancer patients after radical hys...Objective： To observe the clinical value of three dimensional conformal radiation therapy （3D-CRT） followed by radical surgery and discuss the best radiation technique for cervical cancer patients after radical hysterectomy. Methods： From February 2003 to June 2006, 115 stage Ⅰ-Ⅲa uterus cervix cancer patients received postoperation radiotherapy in our department after radical surgery. They were randomly divided into two groups. There were 81 patients in 3D-CRT group and 74 patients in traditional radiation group. According to FIGO, there were 45 in stage Ⅰ, 77 in stage Ⅰa, 31 in stage Ⅱb, 2 in stage Ⅲa. Pathological examination confirmed that 148 cases had squamous carcinoma and 7 cases had adenocarcinoma. The target volume included supravaginal portion, the cervical stump, paracervical tissue, common iliac lymph nodes, intemal and extemal lilac lymph nodes, obturator and sacral lymph nodes. For 3D-CRT group we designed four-field or two-fields rotating irradiation in the left-right and the anterior-posterior direction. For traditional radiation group we designed two-field, anterior-posterior, at opposed lateral directions. The radiation dose ranged from 48-50 Gy. Stage lib patients with a cervical stump recurrence received postoperative boost radiation by 8-10 Gy. Results： There were no significant difference in 0.5-year, 1-year, 1.5-year, 2-year local control rate between 3D-CRT group and traditional radiation group （P 〉 0.05）. The occurrence of early and late complications was significant lower in 3D-CRT group than that in traditional radiation group （P 〈 0.05）. There was significant difference in gastrointestinal reaction and urinary system reaction between the two groups （P 〈 0.05）. In postoperation radiotherapy 3D-CRT was superior compared with traditional two-field radiation at opposed lateral direction. Conclusion： 3D-CRT is superior compared with traditional radiation. Four-field rotating irradiation in 3D-CRT has advantages of dose focusing, even dose distribution and cause less side effects and complications. The side-field and cervical stump-targeted boost irradiation are apparent advantages of 3D-CRT.展开更多
Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of combined cervical traction and electroacupuncture (EA) on Cervical Spondylopathy of Nerve Root Type (CSNRT). Methods: 145 patients diagnosed as CSNRT were randomized int...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of combined cervical traction and electroacupuncture (EA) on Cervical Spondylopathy of Nerve Root Type (CSNRT). Methods: 145 patients diagnosed as CSNRT were randomized into 3 groups: combined treatment group, EA group, and cervical traction (CT) group. The combined group was treated with traction followed by EA of Dazhui (大椎 GV 14), Fengchi (风池 GB 20), cervical Jiaji (夹脊 EX-B 2), etc.. Patients of two control groups were only treated by either CT or EA. Results: The markedly-effective rate and total effective rate were 76.0% and 94.0% respectively in the combined treatment group, 62.5% and 81.25% respectively in CT group, and 63.82% and 82.97% respectively in EA group. The therapeutic effect of the combined treatment group was significantly superior to that of two control groups (P<0.05). At 6-month follow-up, the above two markedly-effective and total effective rates in the combined treatment group remained 74.0% and 92.0%, still significantly higher than that in two control groups. Conclusion: Combining cervicle traction with EA treatment can effectively eliminate or relieve the symptoms and signs in patients with nerve root type cervical spondylopathy.展开更多
Purpose: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with traction and Qigong exercise for treatment of nerve root type cervical spondylosis. Methods: A total of 130 nerve root type cervical spondylosis ...Purpose: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with traction and Qigong exercise for treatment of nerve root type cervical spondylosis. Methods: A total of 130 nerve root type cervical spondylosis patients were randomly divided into acupuncture + traction + Qigong exercise (ATQE) group (n=59), acupuncture + Qigong exercise (AQE) group (n=40) and traction + Qigong exercise (TQE) group (n=31). Main acupoints used were Fengchi (GB 20) and cervical Jiaji (EX B 2) on the affected side. Results: After one month’s treatment, in ATQE, AQE and TQE groups, 43 (72.88%), 18 (45.00%) and 12 (45.16%) had remarkable amelioration, 14 (23.72%), 14 (35.00%) and 10 (32.26%) were effective, and 2 (3.39%), 8 (20.00%) and 7 (22.58%) had no apparent changes with the total effective rates being 96.61%, 80.00% and 77.41% respectively. The therapeutic effect of ATQE group was significantly superior to that of AQE and TQE groups (P<0.01).展开更多
With the highest morbidity rate, cervicalspondylosis of the nerve root type is mostcommon among various other types. It is fromthis type of cervical spondylosis that peoplebegan to know the disease. In recent years,co...With the highest morbidity rate, cervicalspondylosis of the nerve root type is mostcommon among various other types. It is fromthis type of cervical spondylosis that peoplebegan to know the disease. In recent years,conservative treatment for this type of cervicalspondylosis has been adopted by modernmedicine for most patients, while surgicaltreatment has also been used for a smallnumber of patients who were展开更多
On the basis of relevant literature and evidence, Clinical Practice Guidelines of Acupuncture-moxibust^on .for Cervical 5pondyloffc Radiculopathy has been formulated according to the quality of evidences and by adopti...On the basis of relevant literature and evidence, Clinical Practice Guidelines of Acupuncture-moxibust^on .for Cervical 5pondyloffc Radiculopathy has been formulated according to the quality of evidences and by adopting the method of Grades of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation （GRADE）, in which the objective of guidelines formulation, the scope of application of the guidelines, the principle of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, the time for intervention and different acupuncture-moxibustion regimens, etc. were specified.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus warming-needle moxibustion for the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.Methods Sixty patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy were ran...Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus warming-needle moxibustion for the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.Methods Sixty patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy were randomly divided into a warming-needle moxibustion group（group A）and an acupuncture group（group B）according to random number table,with thirty cases in each group.For the patients in the group A,Fengchi（风池 GB 20）,Jingjiaji（Jiaji points on the neck）,Dazhui（大椎 GV 14）,Dazhu（大杼 BL 11）,Jugu（巨骨 LI 16）,Tianzong（天宗 SI 11）,Tianliao（天髎 TE 15）,Jianjing（肩井 GB 21） and Hegu（合谷 LI 4） were selected for warming-needle moxibustion.In the group B,Jianliao（肩髎 TE 14）,Jianyu（肩髃 LI 15）,Quchi（曲池 LI 11）,Tianjing（天井 TE 10）,Yangchi（阳池 TE 4）,and Waiguan（外关 TE 5） were selected for acupuncture.Both groups were treated once a day and ten times constituted a course of treatment.Results Compared with the group B,significant differences were observed in the group A after a course of treatment in terms of 20-score scoring for symptoms of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,VAS scoring and clinical efficacy[16.63±2.31 vs 15.67±2.48,2.36±1.59 vs 3.98±2.32,100%（30/30） vs 86.7%,all P〈0.05].Conclusion Acupuncture plus warming-needle moxibustion can significantly reduce neck pain and improve neck function of patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,which is worthy of clinical application due to its simple manipulation.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type treated by warm needling therapy at Jiáj （夹脊 EX-B 2） and plum-blossom needle therapy. Methods According to the random number...Objective To observe the clinical effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type treated by warm needling therapy at Jiáj （夹脊 EX-B 2） and plum-blossom needle therapy. Methods According to the random number table, 150 cases of cervical spondylosis of nerve root type were randomized into an acupuncture-moxibustion group （75 cases） and a control group （75 cases）. In the acupuncture-moxibustion group, the warm needling at EX-B 2 and tapping with plum-blossom needle were applied. EX-B 2 on the affected segments were selected and stimulated with warm needling technique for 20– 30 min. Afterward, the plum-blossom needle was used to tap the skin around the acupoints, for 3 min on each site. The treatment was given once every day. Seven treatments made one session. The interval between two sessions was 1 day. In the control group, the medication was used in combination with traction therapy. The intravenous drip with 5% glucose 250 mL and compound salvia miltiorrhiza injection 40 mL was used, once a day. In traction treatment, the patient was in a sitting position, neck anteflexion at 15°–30°, traction force at 10%–20% of the body mass, for 20–30 min in each time. The treatment was given once every day. The appointed person evaluated therapeutic effects after the three sessions of treatment in the two groups. Results The clinical curative rate was 49.3% （37/75） and the total effective rate was 94.7% （71/75） in the acupuncture-moxibustion group and those were 24.0% （18/75） and 81.3% （61/75） respectively in the control group. The total effective rate and clinical curative rate in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were superior to the control group （both P0.05）. In the comparison of the duration of treatment and effect in the cured patients between the two groups, the curative rate in the 1st session of treatment in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was higher than that in the control group （P0.05）. In the comparison of the 6-month follow-up visit in the cured patients between the two groups, the effect in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was much more stable （P0.05）. Conclusion The warm needling therapy at EX-B 2 and tapping therapy with plum-blossom needle achieve the significant effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type.展开更多
文摘Objective： To observe the clinical value of three dimensional conformal radiation therapy （3D-CRT） followed by radical surgery and discuss the best radiation technique for cervical cancer patients after radical hysterectomy. Methods： From February 2003 to June 2006, 115 stage Ⅰ-Ⅲa uterus cervix cancer patients received postoperation radiotherapy in our department after radical surgery. They were randomly divided into two groups. There were 81 patients in 3D-CRT group and 74 patients in traditional radiation group. According to FIGO, there were 45 in stage Ⅰ, 77 in stage Ⅰa, 31 in stage Ⅱb, 2 in stage Ⅲa. Pathological examination confirmed that 148 cases had squamous carcinoma and 7 cases had adenocarcinoma. The target volume included supravaginal portion, the cervical stump, paracervical tissue, common iliac lymph nodes, intemal and extemal lilac lymph nodes, obturator and sacral lymph nodes. For 3D-CRT group we designed four-field or two-fields rotating irradiation in the left-right and the anterior-posterior direction. For traditional radiation group we designed two-field, anterior-posterior, at opposed lateral directions. The radiation dose ranged from 48-50 Gy. Stage lib patients with a cervical stump recurrence received postoperative boost radiation by 8-10 Gy. Results： There were no significant difference in 0.5-year, 1-year, 1.5-year, 2-year local control rate between 3D-CRT group and traditional radiation group （P 〉 0.05）. The occurrence of early and late complications was significant lower in 3D-CRT group than that in traditional radiation group （P 〈 0.05）. There was significant difference in gastrointestinal reaction and urinary system reaction between the two groups （P 〈 0.05）. In postoperation radiotherapy 3D-CRT was superior compared with traditional two-field radiation at opposed lateral direction. Conclusion： 3D-CRT is superior compared with traditional radiation. Four-field rotating irradiation in 3D-CRT has advantages of dose focusing, even dose distribution and cause less side effects and complications. The side-field and cervical stump-targeted boost irradiation are apparent advantages of 3D-CRT.
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of combined cervical traction and electroacupuncture (EA) on Cervical Spondylopathy of Nerve Root Type (CSNRT). Methods: 145 patients diagnosed as CSNRT were randomized into 3 groups: combined treatment group, EA group, and cervical traction (CT) group. The combined group was treated with traction followed by EA of Dazhui (大椎 GV 14), Fengchi (风池 GB 20), cervical Jiaji (夹脊 EX-B 2), etc.. Patients of two control groups were only treated by either CT or EA. Results: The markedly-effective rate and total effective rate were 76.0% and 94.0% respectively in the combined treatment group, 62.5% and 81.25% respectively in CT group, and 63.82% and 82.97% respectively in EA group. The therapeutic effect of the combined treatment group was significantly superior to that of two control groups (P<0.05). At 6-month follow-up, the above two markedly-effective and total effective rates in the combined treatment group remained 74.0% and 92.0%, still significantly higher than that in two control groups. Conclusion: Combining cervicle traction with EA treatment can effectively eliminate or relieve the symptoms and signs in patients with nerve root type cervical spondylopathy.
文摘Purpose: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with traction and Qigong exercise for treatment of nerve root type cervical spondylosis. Methods: A total of 130 nerve root type cervical spondylosis patients were randomly divided into acupuncture + traction + Qigong exercise (ATQE) group (n=59), acupuncture + Qigong exercise (AQE) group (n=40) and traction + Qigong exercise (TQE) group (n=31). Main acupoints used were Fengchi (GB 20) and cervical Jiaji (EX B 2) on the affected side. Results: After one month’s treatment, in ATQE, AQE and TQE groups, 43 (72.88%), 18 (45.00%) and 12 (45.16%) had remarkable amelioration, 14 (23.72%), 14 (35.00%) and 10 (32.26%) were effective, and 2 (3.39%), 8 (20.00%) and 7 (22.58%) had no apparent changes with the total effective rates being 96.61%, 80.00% and 77.41% respectively. The therapeutic effect of ATQE group was significantly superior to that of AQE and TQE groups (P<0.01).
文摘With the highest morbidity rate, cervicalspondylosis of the nerve root type is mostcommon among various other types. It is fromthis type of cervical spondylosis that peoplebegan to know the disease. In recent years,conservative treatment for this type of cervicalspondylosis has been adopted by modernmedicine for most patients, while surgicaltreatment has also been used for a smallnumber of patients who were
文摘On the basis of relevant literature and evidence, Clinical Practice Guidelines of Acupuncture-moxibust^on .for Cervical 5pondyloffc Radiculopathy has been formulated according to the quality of evidences and by adopting the method of Grades of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation （GRADE）, in which the objective of guidelines formulation, the scope of application of the guidelines, the principle of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, the time for intervention and different acupuncture-moxibustion regimens, etc. were specified.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus warming-needle moxibustion for the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.Methods Sixty patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy were randomly divided into a warming-needle moxibustion group（group A）and an acupuncture group（group B）according to random number table,with thirty cases in each group.For the patients in the group A,Fengchi（风池 GB 20）,Jingjiaji（Jiaji points on the neck）,Dazhui（大椎 GV 14）,Dazhu（大杼 BL 11）,Jugu（巨骨 LI 16）,Tianzong（天宗 SI 11）,Tianliao（天髎 TE 15）,Jianjing（肩井 GB 21） and Hegu（合谷 LI 4） were selected for warming-needle moxibustion.In the group B,Jianliao（肩髎 TE 14）,Jianyu（肩髃 LI 15）,Quchi（曲池 LI 11）,Tianjing（天井 TE 10）,Yangchi（阳池 TE 4）,and Waiguan（外关 TE 5） were selected for acupuncture.Both groups were treated once a day and ten times constituted a course of treatment.Results Compared with the group B,significant differences were observed in the group A after a course of treatment in terms of 20-score scoring for symptoms of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,VAS scoring and clinical efficacy[16.63±2.31 vs 15.67±2.48,2.36±1.59 vs 3.98±2.32,100%（30/30） vs 86.7%,all P〈0.05].Conclusion Acupuncture plus warming-needle moxibustion can significantly reduce neck pain and improve neck function of patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,which is worthy of clinical application due to its simple manipulation.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type treated by warm needling therapy at Jiáj （夹脊 EX-B 2） and plum-blossom needle therapy. Methods According to the random number table, 150 cases of cervical spondylosis of nerve root type were randomized into an acupuncture-moxibustion group （75 cases） and a control group （75 cases）. In the acupuncture-moxibustion group, the warm needling at EX-B 2 and tapping with plum-blossom needle were applied. EX-B 2 on the affected segments were selected and stimulated with warm needling technique for 20– 30 min. Afterward, the plum-blossom needle was used to tap the skin around the acupoints, for 3 min on each site. The treatment was given once every day. Seven treatments made one session. The interval between two sessions was 1 day. In the control group, the medication was used in combination with traction therapy. The intravenous drip with 5% glucose 250 mL and compound salvia miltiorrhiza injection 40 mL was used, once a day. In traction treatment, the patient was in a sitting position, neck anteflexion at 15°–30°, traction force at 10%–20% of the body mass, for 20–30 min in each time. The treatment was given once every day. The appointed person evaluated therapeutic effects after the three sessions of treatment in the two groups. Results The clinical curative rate was 49.3% （37/75） and the total effective rate was 94.7% （71/75） in the acupuncture-moxibustion group and those were 24.0% （18/75） and 81.3% （61/75） respectively in the control group. The total effective rate and clinical curative rate in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were superior to the control group （both P0.05）. In the comparison of the duration of treatment and effect in the cured patients between the two groups, the curative rate in the 1st session of treatment in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was higher than that in the control group （P0.05）. In the comparison of the 6-month follow-up visit in the cured patients between the two groups, the effect in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was much more stable （P0.05）. Conclusion The warm needling therapy at EX-B 2 and tapping therapy with plum-blossom needle achieve the significant effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type.
