Basilar Invagination Managed with Electroacupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Report of a Rare Case in a Pediatric Patient

Miao, Edwin Yong

doi:10.1089/acm.2008.0057

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“…In 2008, it accounted for about 13% of all deaths 1. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), both those who were on long-term dialysis 2 and those who were not 3-6, have a higher-than-normal cancer risk.…”

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Epidemiology of cancer in end-stage renal disease dialysis patients: a national cohort study in Taiwan

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Han²,

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Epidemiology of cancer in end-stage renal disease dialysis patients: a national cohort study in Taiwan

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“…As it is a rare condition, the literature still lacks studies that address the use of auriculotherapy in patients with MC-II. Miao (2009) 19 reported a case of a pediatric patient with Chiari I malformation and hydrocephalus, who used electroacupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with benefits and stabilization of the case for 03 years.…”

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Auriculotherapy in a patient with Arnold Chiari malformation type II: Case report

Molena

Paulo

Borsatto

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Special Care in Dentistry

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Aims: Auriculotherapy is a therapeutic method of traditional Chinese Medicine in which a stimulus is exerted on the ear and activates energy channels throughout the body, helping to control anxiety, stress, pain, inflammation, illnesses chronic, and possibly can be used in patient with Arnold Chiari Malformation type II who have painful symptoms that are difficult to resolve. Thus, the aim of this article is to present a case in a patient with Chiari Malformation II where auriculotherapy and effect of laser therapy were performed, to relieve symptoms of agitation, anxiety and healing of self‐mutilation injuries.Case report: Data from medical records were used to collect medical and dental history, complaints and treatments performed. Eight sessions of auriculotherapy and one of laser therapy were carried out in order to heal the lesions. The patient presented lower levels of anxiety, agitation and ceased the habit of self‐mutilation and, consequently, the pain.Conclusions: The use of auriculotherapy led to a considerable improvement in the patient's painful condition and reduced anxiety, also benefiting the interaction with her family members and laser therapy promoted wound healing.

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Basilar Invagination Managed with Electroacupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Report of a Rare Case in a Pediatric Patient

Abstract: Finally, a diagnosis of basilar invagination was confirmed by a private health service provider team separate from several public hospitals' specialist teams.

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References 10 publications

Epidemiology of cancer in end-stage renal disease dialysis patients: a national cohort study in Taiwan

Epidemiology of cancer in end-stage renal disease dialysis patients: a national cohort study in Taiwan

Auriculotherapy in a patient with Arnold Chiari malformation type II: Case report

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