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Scherrer E, Chaloupka K. Future treatment options for facial nerve palsy: a review on electrical stimulation devices for the orbicularis oculi muscle. Neurol Sci 2024; 45:1969-1977. [PMID: 38114854 PMCID: PMC11021255 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-07226-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Facial nerve palsy can cause diminished eyelid closure (lagophthalmos). This occurs due to functional deficits of the orbicularis oculi muscle, potentially leading to sight-threatening complications due to corneal exposure. Current management options range from frequent lubrication with eye drops, to the use of moisture chambers and surgery. However, achieving functional restoration may not always be possible. Recent efforts have been directed towards the support of orbicularis oculi muscle function through electrical stimulation. Electrical stimulation of the orbicularis oculi muscle has been demonstrated as feasible in human subjects. This article offers a comprehensive review of electrical stimulation parameters necessary to achieve full functionality and a natural-looking eye blink in human subjects. At present, readily available portable electrical stimulation devices remain unavailable. This review lays the foundation for advancing knowledge from laboratory research to clinical practice, with the ultimate objective of developing a portable electrical stimulation device. Further research is essential to enhance our understanding of electrical stimulation, establish safety standards, determine optimal current settings, and investigate potential side effects.
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- Elena Scherrer
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Deng X, Zhu H, Shi L, Li Y, Shi H, Wu Y, Zhang Y. Comparison of the efficacy of acupuncture with tuina with acupuncture-only in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis: a network meta-analysis. Intern Emerg Med 2024; 19:839-858. [PMID: 38483737 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-024-03562-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024]
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At present, traditional Chinese medicine treatment is considered safe for treating peripheral facial paralysis (PFP). Acupuncture-only and acupuncture combined with tuina are widely used for this purpose. However, it is not clear whether acupuncture combined with tuina is better for treating PFP than acupuncture-only. Conventional meta-analysis and network meta-analysis were used to compare the clinical efficacies of acupuncture combined with tuina and acupuncture-only in the treatment of PFP. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), with the subjects being patients with PFP and treatment interventions including acupuncture combined with tuina, acupuncture-only, tuina-only, placebo, single Western medicine, and steroids combined with other Western medicine were searched from both Chinese and English databases. The primary outcomes included Modified House-Brackmann (MHBN) scores and Sunnybrook Facial Grading System, whereas the secondary outcomes included cure time, Portmann scores, and physical function scale of Facial Disability Index, using conventional meta-analysis and network meta-analysis. The study included 22 RCTs with a sample size of 1814 patients. The results of conventional meta-analysis (MD = 16.12, 95%CI 13.13,19.10) and network meta-analysis (MD = 14.53, 95%CI 7.57,21.49) indicate that acupuncture combined with tuina was better than acupuncture-only in improving MHBN and shortening the cure time (MD = - 6.09, 95%CI - 7.70, - 4.49). Acupuncture combined with tuina was the optimal therapy for improving MHBN (SUCRA was 100%) and shortening the cure time (SUCRA was 100%). The results of this meta-analysis indicate that acupuncture combined with tuina can significantly improve MHBN and shorten the cure time, compared with acupuncture-only. However, the current evidence is insufficient, and more high-quality clinical studies are needed.Registration: This study had been registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022379395).
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- Xinyuan Deng
- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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Li L, Wang T, Yan X. Parallel needling technique for peripheral facial paralysis with qi deficiency and blood stasis: a randomized controlled trial. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2024; 44:271-275. [PMID: 38467501 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230703-k0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To observe the clinical efficacy of the parallel needling technique for peripheral facial paralysis with qi deficiency and blood stasis. METHODS Sixty-two patients with peripheral facial paralysis of qi deficiency and blood stasis were randomly assigned to a parallel needling group and a conventional acupuncture group, with 31 patients in each group. The conventional acupuncture group received needling at Yangbai (GB 14), Quanliao (SI 18), Jiache (ST 6), Dicang (ST 4), Yifeng (TE 17) on the affected side, Hegu (LI 4) on the healthy side, and bilateral Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Xuehai (SP 10) and Qihai (CV 6) etc. The parallel needling group, in addition to the conventional acupuncture points, received parallel needling at three additional groups of acupoints, i.e. forehead wrinkle group, mid-face group, and corner of the mouth group. Both groups retained needles for 30 min, with one session every other day and a total of three sessions per week, lasting for four weeks. The House-Brackmann (H-B) facial nerve function grading, physical function (FDIP) and social function (FDIS) scores of facial disability index (FDI), TCM syndrome score before and after treatment were compared between the two groups, and the clinical efficacy was assessed. RESULTS Compared with before treatment, after treatment, both groups showed improvements in H-B facial nerve function grading (P<0.05), FDIP total scores and sub-item scores were increased (P<0.05), FDIS total scores, sub-item scores, and TCM syndrome scores were decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, the parallel needling group showed the higher FDIP total score and eating sub-item score and lower FDIS total score and insomnia sub-item score compared with those in the conventional acupuncture group (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 90.3% (28/31) in the parallel needling group and 87.1% (27/31) in the conventional acupuncture group, with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The parallel needling technique combined with conventional acupuncture, is as effective as conventional acupuncture alone in treating facial paralysis with qi deficiency and blood stasis. However, the parallel needling technique combined with conventional acupuncture shows advantages in the improvement of food intake and sleep quality.
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- Li Li
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Gansu University of CM, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Gansu University of CM, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Gansu University of CM, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Odom JQ, Mangan AR, Gibson AC, Larson M, Dornhoffer JL, Saadi RA. Diagnosis and management of facial nerve palsy secondary to granulomatosis with polyangiitis - A systematic review. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104132. [PMID: 38039912 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is associated with otolaryngologic complaints in 70-95 % of cases, with the most common being serous otitis media. In rare cases, patients may experience facial nerve palsy in conjunction with otologic or nasal symptoms; and, often, initially present to an otolaryngologist. It is important for healthcare professionals to be able to recognize the nuisances of facial nerve palsy as a potential presentation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Protocol, PubMed and MED-LINE Databases were queried for articles published from January 2007 to December 2022 describing facial nerve palsy in the context of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, formerly known as Wegener's Granulomatosis. The keywords included "facial nerve palsy", "facial palsy", "granulomatosis with polyangiitis", "Wegener's granulomatosis", "ANCA positive" in the title/abstract. All full-text articles available in English were screened, including single case presentations. Abstracts, commentaries, and publications deemed outside the scope of our study aims were excluded from review. After removal of duplicate articles, a total of 85 articles were screened. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 articles were included in the review. RESULTS There were a total of 28 reports of facial nerve palsy in the literature in patients who were eventually diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis. The patients' ages ranged from 14 to 68 years old. None of the patients had been previously diagnosed with GPA, and a majority of them presented initially with other otologic symptoms. Hearing loss was reported in 24 patients (86 %), otalgia was present in 11 patients (39 %), and otorrhea was present in 6 patients (21 %). Bilateral facial paralysis was reported in 10 patients in the literature (36 %). In total, 16 patients underwent surgery for facial paralysis: 6 tympanomastoidectomies, 4 mastoidectomies, 2 explorative tympanotomies. Surgery was generally considered ineffective in resolving facial weakness. All patients ended up receiving some combination of steroids and immunosuppressant, most commonly prednisolone and cyclophosphamide or rituximab, which was eventually transitioned to azathioprine for maintenance. Unlike auditory thresholds, which remained decreased in two patients, all patients recovered facial function following appropriate medical treatment of their vasculitis. CONCLUSIONS Facial nerve paralysis in patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a rare but treatable phenomenon. In patients with intractable otitis media, unresolving facial palsy, or a combination of otologic issues, it is important to consider GPA as a possible source. The prognosis for facial function appears to be excellent in patients who undergo appropriate treatment for vasculitis, but further studies are needed for confirmation.
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- John Q Odom
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA; Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA; Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR, USA.
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Hattori Y, Huang PC, Chang CS, Chen YR, Lo LJ. Facial Palsy after Orthognathic Surgery: Incidence, Causative Mechanism, Management, and Outcome. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:697-705. [PMID: 37104501 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Facial palsy after orthognathic surgery is an uncommon but serious complication causing dissatisfaction and affecting quality of life. The occurrence could be underreported. Surgeons need to recognize this issue regarding the incidence, causative mechanism, managements, and outcome. METHODS A retrospective review of orthognathic surgery records between January of 1981 and May of 2022 was conducted in the authors' craniofacial center. Patients who developed facial palsy after the surgery were identified, and demographics, surgical methods, radiologic images, and photographs were collected. RESULTS A total of 20,953 sagittal split ramus osteotomies (SSROs) were performed in 10,478 patients. Twenty-seven patients developed facial palsy, resulting in an incidence of 0.13% per SSRO. In a comparison of SSRO technique, the Obwegeser-Dal Pont technique using osteotome for splitting had higher risk of facial palsy than the Hunsuck technique using the manual twist splitting ( P < 0.05). The severity of facial palsy was complete in 55.6% of patients and incomplete in 44.4%. All patients were treated conservatively, and 88.9% attained full recovery in a median duration of 3 months [interquartile range (IQR), 2.75 to 6 months] after surgery, whereas 11.1% attained partial recovery. Initial severity of facial palsy predicted the timing of recovery, with incomplete palsy patients having faster median recovery (3 months; IQR, 2 to 3 months) than the complete palsy patients (6 months; IQR, 4 to 6.25 months) ( P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS The incidence of facial palsy after orthognathic surgery was 0.13%. Intraoperative nerve compression was the most likely causative mechanism. Conservative treatment is the mainstay of therapeutic strategy, and full functional recovery was anticipated. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Risk, IV.
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- Yoshitsugu Hattori
- From the Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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- Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, Chang Gung University
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- From the Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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- From the Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
- Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, Chang Gung University
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- From the Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
- Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, Chang Gung University
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Mennes T, Vander Poorten V, Vermeulen F, Hens G. Comparison of treatment modalities for non-tuberculous mycobacterial cervicofacial lymphadenitis in children. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:1463-1471. [PMID: 38085303 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08376-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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PURPOSE We aim to compare the different treatment modalities of non-tuberculous cervicofacial lymphadenitis in children, by means of a retrospective study conducted in the University Hospitals of Leuven of patients treated between 2012 and 2022. METHODS For this retrospective cohort study, data were collected and pseudonimised from 52 patients with non-tuberculous cervicofacial lymphadenitis, who were treated in our hospital between January 2012 and December 2022, either conservatively, antibiotically, surgically, or with a combination of these options. We only included patients who were considered immunocompetent. All of the included patients were below 10 years at time of treatment. We collected data regarding time to resolution and adverse effects, i.e., skin discoloration, excessive scar formation, fistula formation, persistence of adenopathies after treatment, need for additional treatment, facial nerve paresis/paralysis, or systemic side-effects due to antibiotic treatment. RESULTS The mean time to resolution (in days) when looking at primary treatments, was shortest in partial excisions (16), followed by complete excisions (19), antibiotic therapy (129), incision and drainage (153), curettage (240), and finally conservative management (280). Taking into account isolated treatments (i.e., both primary and adjuvant), we also observed consistently faster time to resolution in surgical and antibiotic treatments when compared to conservative treatment. Antibiotic therapy (p = 0.003), incision and drainage (p = 0,004) were associated with a significantly higher need for adjuvant treatment. Curettage was associated with a higher incidence of fistula formation (p = 0,006) and higher number of adjuvant treatments (p = 0,002). CONCLUSIONS This study shows a faster resolution of nontuberculous mycobacterial cervicofacial lymphadenitis in children when treated surgically, more specifically when treated with partial or complete lymph node excision. Antibiotic treatment also leads to faster resolution than conservative management. There was a low rate of complications, and no permanent facial nerve damage was reported.
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- T Mennes
- UZ Leuven, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Leuven, Belgium.
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- UZ Leuven, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Leuven, Belgium
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- UZ Leuven, Department of Paediatrics, Leuven, Belgium
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- UZ Leuven, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Leuven, Belgium
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Chen J, Shi H, Gao W, Li X, Shu Y, Wang Y, Jiang B, Yang J, Wang P. Effect of the staging comprehensive treatment with acupuncture-moxibustion on Bell's facial palsy in the acute stage. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2024; 44:51-56. [PMID: 38191159 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230717-k0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the clinical effect on Bell's facial palsy in the acute stage between the staging comprehensive treatment with acupuncture-moxibustion and western medication. METHODS Sixty patients with Bell's facial palsy in the acute stage were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 30 cases in each one. The patients in the control group were administered orally with prednisone acetate tablets and methylcobalamin tablets until the 28th day of illness. In the observation group, the staging comprehensive treatment with acupuncture-moxibustion was adopted. On the affected side, Qianzheng (EX-HN 16), Yifeng (TE 17), Sibai (ST 2), Yangbai (GB 14), Jiache (ST 6), Dicang (ST 4) and Touwei (ST 8), etc. were stimulated. In the acute stage (Day 1 to 7 of illness), the routine acupuncture and the point-toward-point needle insertion were delivered, no any manipulation was exerted at acupoints, and the needles were retained for 30 min. In the subacute stage (Day 8 to 14 of illness), on the base of the treatment as the acute stage, the depth of needle insertion was adjusted at a part of acupoints and the even needling technique was operated by twisting needle. Besides, electroacupuncture (EA) was attached to Qianzheng (EX-HN 16) and Dicang (ST 4), with continuous wave of low intensity and high frequency, 100 Hz, for 20 min. In the recovery stage (Day 15 to 28 of illness), on the base of the treatment as the subacute stage, the heavy stimulation of acupuncture was given, in which, the sticking and lifting needle techniques were delivered after the needles were inserted from Sibai (ST 2) toward Dicang (ST 4), and from Dicang (ST 4) toward Jiache (ST 6), separately; warm needling was operated at Yifeng (TE 17), and EA changed to stimulate the acupoints with the intermittent wave of high intensity and low frequency, 2 Hz, for 30 min. Acupuncture-moxibustion was given once every other day until the end of the 28th day of illness. The level of House-Brackmann facial nerve function rating scale (H-B grade),the score of Sunnybrook facial nerve grading system (Sunnybrook), the score of facial disability index (FDI), the temperature difference in the infrared thermal imaging facial area and electromyogram (EMG) situation of the affected muscle group were observed before and after treatment in the two groups. Using musculoskeletal ultrasound,the facial nerve diameter was detected and the clinical effect was compared between the two groups. RESULTS After treatment, the level of H-B grade, Sunnybrook score, the scores of physical function and social life function in FDI were improved when compared with those before treatment in the patients of either group (P<0.01, P<0.05), and the results of these evaluations in the observation group were better than those of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the temperature difference of the frontal area, the eye area, the zygomatic area and the mouth corner was declined in comparison with that before treatment in the two groups (P<0.05), and the temperature difference in each area in the observation group was lower than that of the control group (P<0.05).The root mean square (RMS) of the frontal muscle group, the zygomatic muscle group and the orbicularis muscle group on the affected side increased in comparison with that before treatment in the two groups (P<0.01), and RMS of the observation group was higher than that of the control group (P<0.05) after treatment. Before treatment, the diameter of the facial nerve on the affected side was larger than that on the healthy side (P<0.01), and after treatment, the diameter on the affected side was reduced when compared with that before treatment in the two groups (P<0.01); the diameter of the facial nerve on the affected side in the observation group was smaller than that of the control group (P<0.05), while, the diameter on the affected side was larger when compared with the healthy side in the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate of the observation group was 93.3% (28/30), higher than that of the control group (83.3% [25/30], P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The staging comprehensive treatment with acupuncture-moxibustion is clearly effective on Bell's facial palsy in the acute stage, which affirms the effectiveness of acupuncture-moxibustion for the acute stage of Bell's facial palsy in comparison with conventional western medication.
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- Jiajie Chen
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Tuina,First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM
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- Department of Tuina,First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM
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- Department of Tuina,First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM
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- Department of Tuina,First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China.
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Blažina K, Martinez I, Foro Znika M. Bilateral facial nerve palsy as a presentation of coexisting neuroborreliosis and post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Croat Med J 2023; 64:440-443. [PMID: 38168526 PMCID: PMC10797239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Bilateral simultaneous facial nerve palsy is an extremely rare condition that may be induced by infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal) or noninfective causes (autoimmune, traumatic, or structural). The treatment depends on the underlying disorder, and, if it is introduced on time, the disease is in most cases completely reversible. We report on a patient with bilateral simultaneous facial nerve palsy without an obvious cause. The possible causes were SARS-CoV-2 infection and postvaccination syndrome. After we excluded the SARS-CoV-2 infection, a wide range of diagnostic tests were conducted. Magnetic resonance imaging after gadolinium intravenous application showed bilateral facial nerve enhancement. Serological tests revealed Borrelia burgdorferi, and the result was confirmed by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (IgM positivity). After 14 days of antibiotic therapy, the symptoms resolved completely without sequelae. This report shows that the symptoms of bilateral simultaneous facial nerve palsy may completely resolve if thorough clinical investigation and an appropriate early treatment are applied.
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- Ivan Martinez, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia,
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Cao Q, Qi B, Zhai L. Progress in treatment of facial neuritis by acupuncture combined with medicine from the perspective of modern medicine: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36751. [PMID: 38134097 PMCID: PMC10735107 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Facial neuritis is a common clinical disease with high incidence, also known as Bell palsy or idiopathic facial nerve paralysis, which is an acute onset of peripheral facial neuropathy. In modern medicine, there have been obstacles to the effective treatment of facial neuritis. At present, the clinical use of Western medicine treatment is also a summary of clinical experience, the reason is that the cause of facial neuritis is unknown. Facial neuritis belongs to the category of "facial paralysis" in traditional Chinese medicine. For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has accumulated a lot of relevant treatment experience in the process of diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and the combination of acupuncture and medicine play an important role in the treatment of facial neuritis. This article discusses the treatment of facial neuritis with acupuncture combined with Chinese medicine, based on the research progress of modern medicine. In this review, we provide an overview of the effectiveness of acupuncture and medication combinations and facial neuritis with current studies investigating acupuncture and medication combinations in the treatment of facial neuritis.
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- Qingxi Cao
- Shiyan People’s Hospital of Baoan District, Shenzhen, China
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- Shiyan People’s Hospital of Baoan District, Shenzhen, China
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- Shiyan People’s Hospital of Baoan District, Shenzhen, China
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Wang S. Acupoint selection rules of staging, syndrome types, and symptoms of acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis based on data mining. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:1457-1464. [PMID: 38092550 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230505-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze and explore the acupoint selection rules of different staging, syndrome types, and symptoms of acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis based on data mining. METHODS Literature regarding acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis was retrieved in CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, SinoMed, and PubMed from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2021. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Assistant Platform (V 3.0), SPSS Modeler 18.0, and Cytoscape software were used to analyze the selection of acupoints based on staging, meridian distribution of acupoints, the selection of acupoints based on syndrome types, syndrome types based on staging, and symptom-based acupoint selection. Association rule analysis was performed for each stage and major syndrome types, and co-occurrence network diagrams were generated. RESULTS A total of 1 695 articles were included, involving 124 acupoints with a total frequency of 5 456 times. Among 1 080 articles related to staging-based acupoint selection, the acute stage had the highest acupoint use frequency (2 224 times) and number (88 acupoints). Among all stages, the acupoints of the stomach meridian of foot-yangming were most frequently used, with Dicang (ST 4)-Yangbai (GB 14) and Dicang (ST 4)-Jiache (ST 6) being the high-frequency acupoint pairs in each stage. The top four syndrome types in terms of acupoint usage frequency were wind-cold syndrome, wind-heat syndrome, qi-blood deficiency syndrome, and liver-gallbladder damp-heat syndrome. Among 521 articles combining staging with symptoms or syndrome types with symptoms for acupoint selection, the symptom "nasolabial groove becoming shallow or disappearing" had the highest frequency of occurrence. The symptoms with the highest acupoint usage frequency and number were "forehead wrinkles becoming shallow or disappearing" and "pain behind the ear" respectively. CONCLUSIONS Acupoint selection for peripheral facial paralysis primarily focuses on the yang meridians in each stage, supplemented by local acupoints and based on the pathological characteristics. Syndrome differentiation and treatment should be prioritized, combined with local acupoint selection. Clinical acupoint selection can be based on a combination of staging, syndrome types, and symptoms.
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- Shu Wang
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan 030012, China.
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DeBord K, Ding P, Harrington M, Duggal R, Genther DJ, Ciolek PJ, Byrne PJ. Clinical application of physical therapy in facial paralysis treatment: A review. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 87:217-223. [PMID: 37918298 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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This review aims to summarize recent studies regarding the specific modalities of physical therapy as a form of treatment for patients with facial paralysis, analyze the different components of physical therapy, and provide healthcare providers with guidance for their best practice in treating patients with facial paralysis. This paper will discuss the mechanism, indications, and impact factors for facial retraining, evaluate the standards for facial retraining, the creation of a treatment plan, and analyze the combined use of facial retraining with botulinum toxin injections and the application of facial retraining in post facial reanimation patients. Other modes of physical therapy, including electrical stimulation, dry needling, and acupuncture, will be addressed. Lastly, the application of new digital technology will be discussed.
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- Katelyn DeBord
- Department of Exercise Science, John Carroll University, University Heights, OH 44118, United States
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States.
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- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
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Moncaliano MC, Ding P, Goshe JM, Genther DJ, Ciolek PJ, Byrne PJ. Clinical features, evaluation, and management of ophthalmic complications of facial paralysis: A review. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 87:361-368. [PMID: 37931512 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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The purpose of this review was to study the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of ophthalmic complications associated with facial nerve palsy and to discuss the current and future interventions. The ophthalmic complications of facial paralysis include lagophthalmos, ectropion, exposure keratopathy, ocular synkinesis, and crocodile tears. Evaluation by an ophthalmologist skilled in recognizing and managing complications of facial paralysis shortly after its initial diagnosis can help identify and prevent long-term complications. Several types of grading scales are used to evaluate, measure the severity, and track surgical and patient-reported treatment outcomes. Lagophthalmos or ectropion are managed using temporary measures aimed at lubricating and covering the eye, including scleral lenses; however, these measures can be expensive and challenging to acquire and maintain. Temporary surgical interventions include lateral tarsorrhaphy, weighted eyelid implants, lateral canthoplasty, and other procedures that tighten or lift the eyelid or surrounding tissues. Management of flaccid facial paralysis due to iatrogenic injury or neoplasm requires neurorrhaphy or graft repair. The most common techniques for dynamic reconstruction in chronic facial paralysis are regional and free muscle flap transfer. Future directions for the management of ophthalmic complications aim to induce blinking and eye closure by developing systems that can detect blinking in the normal eye and transmit the signal to the paralyzed eye using mechanisms that would stimulate the muscles to induce eyelid closure. Blink detection technology has been developed, and a study demonstrated that blinking can be stimulated using electrodes on the zygomatic branch of the facial nerve. Further studies are needed to develop a system that will automate blinking and synchronize it with that of the normal eye.
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic.
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Lan D, Huang C, Yu N, Lao J, Li Z. Research trends of acupuncture therapy on facial paralysis in a decade spanning 2013-2023: A bibliometric analysis. Complement Ther Med 2023; 79:103006. [PMID: 37972694 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.103006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to employ bibliometric approaches to assess the worldwide scientific achievements in acupuncture for facial paralysis research from 2013 to 2023, and explore the hotspots and frontiers. METHODS Articles related to acupuncture facial paralysis were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). CiteSpace was utilized to examine journals, publication year, country, institution, cited authors, as well as authors.Research hotspots and trends were analyzed by mapping co-citation networks and keywords. RESULTS The period from January 1, 2013, to July 31, 2023, yielded nearly 145 research records on acupuncture treatment for facial paralysis, with a steady increase in the number of annual publications.In terms of the number of publications, OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD NECK had the highest publication count, while AM J CHINESE MED exhibited the highest centrality and citation frequency among the cited journals. Further, 54.4 % of publications originated from China, followed by USA (8.2 %) and Germany (8.2 %). Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine stood out with the highest publication volume among institutions. Guntinas-lichius, Orlando was the most prolific author, and PEITERSEN E was the most cited author. The keywords "Randomized controlled trials" and "multicenter" displayed high frequency and centrality, indicating that clinical trials with a randomized controlled design and multicenter studies were prevalent research methods, likely to remain a future trend. CONCLUSION Acupuncture's potential in the treatment of facial paralysis merits further research. Authors from different countries/regions and organizations need to eliminate language and academic barriers and strengthen collaboration and communication. Current research hotspots focus on "brain", "nerve", "electrical stimulation", "RCT" and "guidelines". The study of acupuncture mechanisms, especially based on the central nervous system mechanism, may be the future research hotspot.
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- Danchun Lan
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China
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- Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Clinical School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China.
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China.
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Kim DR, Kim JH, Jung SH, Won YJ, Seo SM, Park JS, Kim WS, Kim GC, Kim J. Neuromuscular retraining therapy for early stage severe Bell's palsy patients minimizes facial synkinesis. Clin Rehabil 2023; 37:1510-1520. [PMID: 36972474 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231166216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore whether early physical interventions, including neuromuscular retraining therapy, can minimize excessive movement or any unwanted co-contraction after a severe Bell's palsy. DATA SOURCES From March 2021 to August 2022, the therapist treated Bell's palsy patients for the acute (<3 months, Group A), subacute (3-6 months, Group B) and chronic (> 6 months, Group C) stages of the condition. METHODS We explored whether early physical interventions, including neuromuscular retraining therapy, can minimize facial synkinesis after a severe episode of Bell's palsy. Each patient was informed about the potential for synkinesis and the therapist explained that the main purpose of neuromuscular retraining therapy is to learn new patterns to minimize synkinesis. The facial function of Group A was compared to that of Groups B and C using the 'Synkinesis' scale of the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System. RESULTS The final facial function score after neuromuscular retraining therapy was significantly associated with both the initial electroneuronographic degeneration rate and initial facial function. Early therapy did not prevent synkinetic movement in 84.7% of the patients. But, there was a significant difference between patients who started early neuromuscular retraining therapy and other groups in final facial function. CONCLUSION Synkinesis in Bell's palsy patients can be minimized if physiotherapy commences before synkinesis develops; appropriate neuromuscular retraining therapy timing is essential. A patient with sudden severe Bell's palsy should receive oral steroids as soon as possible, along with physical therapy (including neuromuscular retraining therapy) within 3 months, to minimize synkinesis just before synkinesis onset.
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- Dae Rock Kim
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dong-tan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong-si, Korea
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Molinari G, Lucidi D, Fernandez IJ, Barbazza A, Vanelli E, Lami F, Federici G, Botti C, Presutti L, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi R, Alicandri-Ciufelli M. Acquired bilateral facial palsy: a systematic review on aetiologies and management. J Neurol 2023; 270:5303-5312. [PMID: 37523065 PMCID: PMC10576676 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11897-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the published cases of bilateral facial palsy (BFP) to gather evidence on the clinical assessment and management of this pathology. METHODS Following PRISMA statement recommendations, 338 abstracts were screened independently by two authors. Inclusion criteria were research articles of human patients affected by BFP, either central or peripheral; English, Italian, French or Spanish language; availability of the abstract, while exclusion criteria were topics unrelated to FP, and mention of unilateral or congenital FP. Only full-text articles reporting the diagnostic work-up, the management, and the prognosis of the BFP considered for further specific data analysis. RESULTS A total of 143 articles were included, resulting a total of 326 patients with a mean age of 36 years. The most common type of the paralysis was peripheral (91.7%), and the autoimmune disease was the most frequent aetiology (31.3%). The mean time of onset after first symptoms was 12 days and most patients presented with a grade higher than III. Associated symptoms in idiopathic BFP were mostly non-specific. The most frequently positive laboratory exams were cerebrospinal fluid analysis, autoimmune screening and peripheral blood smear, and the most performed imaging was MRI. Most patients (74%) underwent exclusive medical treatment, while a minority were selected for a surgical or combined approach. Finally, in more than half of cases a complete bilateral recovery (60.3%) was achieved. CONCLUSIONS BFP is a disabling condition. If a correct diagnosis is formulated, possibilities to recover are elevated and directly correlated to the administration of an adequate treatment.
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- Giulia Molinari
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Li D, Tao L, Wei X, Cai W, Shen W. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Peripheral Facial Palsy Caused by Wisdom Tooth Extraction: A Case Report. Complement Med Res 2023; 30:553-558. [PMID: 37852208 DOI: 10.1159/000534591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral facial palsy is characterized by acute peripheral facial nerve paralysis. While most cases have no identifiable cause, some are linked to infectious or noninfectious factors. The potential connection between herpes simplex virus-1 and peripheral facial palsy has been studied since the 1970s, with a small number of cases reported following tooth extraction. Patients who have treatment delayed for over a year and still exhibit no signs of recovery have a bleak prognosis. In this case, factors contributing to facial paralysis in this patient are facial nerve injury as a result of wisdom teeth extraction, improper nursing, and delayed treatment. CASE PRESENTATION A 23-year-old female presented with numbness and stiffness on the right side of the outer skin around the lips. These symptoms persisted for about 4 years after the extraction of the right lower wisdom tooth. Physical examination revealed House-Brackmann grade II peripheral facial paralysis. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine treatments were initiated with an aim to facilitate nerve repair and neurofacilitation in the affected area. Following a 4-week course of treatment, the patient experienced a decrease in numbness and stiffness in the area, and treatment was discontinued. CONCLUSION The combination of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine is a safe and promising supplementary therapy for peripheral facial palsy caused by wisdom tooth extraction. Nevertheless, it is imperative to conduct larger scale and randomized controlled studies to determine whether these complementary interventions have a significant additive or synergistic effect toward achieving complete recovery in the patients. Hintergrund Die periphere Fazialisparese ist durch eine akute periphere Gesichtsnervenlähmung gekennzeichnet. Meist ist keine erkennbare Ursache feststellbar, doch besteht bei einigen Fällen ein Zusammenhang mit infektiösen oder nicht-infektiösen Faktoren. Ein möglicher Zusammenhang zwischen dem Herpes-simplex-Virus-1 (HSV-1) und der peripheren Fazialisparese wird seit den 1970er Jahren untersucht, und es wurde über eine kleine Zahl von Fällen nach einer Zahnextraktion berichtet. Patienten, bei denen die Behandlung erst nach einjähriger Verzögerung oder noch später beginnt und die keine Anzeichen für eine Besserung zeigen, haben eine ungünstige Prognose. In diesem Fall sind die Faktoren, die zur Gesichtslähmung des Patienten beitragen, eine Verletzung des Nervus facialis infolge der Weisheitszahnextraktion, unsachgemäße Pflege und ein verzögerter Behandlungsbeginn. Fallbericht Eine 23-jährige Frau stellte sich mit Taubheitsgefühl und Steifigkeit auf der rechten Seite im Bereich der äußeren Haut um die Lippen herum vor. Die Symptome bestanden seit der Extraktion des rechten unteren Weisheitszahns etwa 4 Jahre zuvor. Die körperliche Untersuchung ergab eine periphere Fazialisparese Grad II nach House-Brackmann. Es wurde eine Behandlung mit Akupunktur und traditioneller chinesischer Medizin begonnen, um die Nervenreparatur und die Neurofazilitation im betroffenen Bereich zu fördern. Nach vierwöchiger Behandlung kam es bei der Patientin zu einer Abnahme des Taubheitsgefühls und der Steifigkeit im betroffenen Bereich und die Behandlung wurde beendet. Schlussfolgerung Die Kombination von Akupunktur und traditioneller chinesischer Medizin ist eine sichere und erfolgversprechende ergänzende Therapie für die periphere Fazialisparese nach Weisheitszahnextraktion. Allerdings müssen unbedingt größere und randomisierte kontrollierte Studien durchgeführt werden, um festzustellen, ob diese komplementärmedizinischen Methoden in Hinblick auf das Ziel einer vollständiger Genesung der Patienten einen signifikanten additiven oder synergistischen Effekt haben.
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- Dong Li
- Department of Acupuncture, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China,
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- Department of Acupuncture, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Richards AB, Fletcher GP, Munoz JL. Facial Nerve Palsy After Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy. Mayo Clin Proc 2023; 98:1579-1580. [PMID: 37793732 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
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Dreschnack PA, Belshaku I. Treatment of idiopathic facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy) and secondary facial paralysis with extracellular vesicles: a pilot safety study. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:342. [PMID: 37770834 PMCID: PMC10536754 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03400-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Paralysis of the facial nerve (CN VII) is one of the most debilitating issues that any patient can encounter. Bell's palsy is the most commonly seen mononeuropathy. Although usually self-limited, symptomatology can persist for decades in persistent cases. The non-surgical alternative therapies discussed in this study are successful without reconstruction and are regenerative. OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN We sought to determine a safe new treatment could be developed to restore facial nerve function using extracellular vesicles (EVs) in patients who have been unable to return to normal under a variety of conditions. We performed a pilot safety study of 7 patients with idiopathic and secondary facial paralysis to determine if any functional restoration was possible. Each patient had symptomology for varying periods of time, with diverse House-Brackmann scores. They were all treated with the same protocol of extracellular vesicles (EVs) over a 4-week period of time and were evaluated both before and after treatment. CASE PRESENTATIONS All patients in this study received treatment by their private physicians prior to entering the study. A record review was completed, with independent physical examinations. House-Brackmann scores and Facial Disability Indices were obtained prior to, and after completing the study. EVs were injected into the area of the main trunk of the facial nerve on the affected side, and an intravenous drip of EVs on visits during weeks 1, 2, and 4. CONCLUSIONS All seven patients enrolled in the study improved with this treatment protocol. After the second week of treatment, we saw a progression of independent motion of the affected eyelid, brow motion, and commissure. Although all patients began at different House-Brackman starting points, almost all ended at the same endpoint on the scale over the same period of time - four weeks. No adverse effects were encountered. Clearly, the duration of the treatment protocol needs to be longer than one month. The pathomechanism is still unknown. But it appears that the mechanism is reversible. At last, these patients can have hope. TRIAL REGISTRATION The Institute of Regenerative and Cellular Medicine IRB approval number: IRCM-2021-304.
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Ziai K, Agarwal A, Daher GS, Saadi RA, Lighthall JG. Facial Paralysis Referral Patterns to a Multidisciplinary Facial Nerve Clinic. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023; 25:440-441. [PMID: 36724306 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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- Kasra Ziai
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas for medical sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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Tawfik HA, Dutton JJ. Facial Nerve Palsy and the Eye: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management. Int Ophthalmol Clin 2023; 63:75-94. [PMID: 37439611 DOI: 10.1097/iio.0000000000000457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Seon C, Lee DH, Kwon BI, Yu JS, Park SK, Woo Y, Kim JH. Neural mechanisms of acupuncture for peripheral facial nerve palsy: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33642. [PMID: 37145006 PMCID: PMC10158860 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral facial nerve palsy (PFNP) is a cranial neuropathy that occurs when the seventh facial nerve is damaged. PFNP seriously affects patients' quality of life, and approximately 30% of patients suffer from sequelae, such as unrecovered palsy, synkinesis, facial muscle contracture, and facial spasm. Many studies have confirmed the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of PFNP. However, the specific mechanism remains unclear and needs to be further explored. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review is to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying acupuncture treatment for PFNP using neuroimaging methods. METHODS We will search all published studies from inception to March 2023 using the following databases: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CNKI, KMBASE, KISS, ScienceON, and OASIS. All clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating PFNP using functional neuroimaging will be selected without language restrictions. Two reviewers will independently conduct the study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment, according to a predetermined protocol. The outcomes, including the types of functional neuroimaging techniques, brain function alterations, and clinical outcomes, such as the House-Brackmann scale and Sunnybrook Facial Grading System, will also be analyzed. Coordinate-based meta-analysis and subgroup analyses will be performed if possible. RESULTS This study will analyze the effect of acupuncture on brain activity alterations and clinical improvement in patients with PFNP using functional neuroimaging. CONCLUSION This study will provide a comprehensive summary and help elucidate the neural mechanisms of acupuncture treatment for PFNP. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022321827.
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- Changwoo Seon
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
- Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Meridian and Acupoints, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
- Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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Wamkpah NS, Kallogjeri D, Snyder-Warwick AK, Buss JL, Durakovic N. Incidence and Management of Facial Paralysis After Skull Base Trauma, an Administrative Database Study. Otol Neurotol 2022; 43:e1180-e1186. [PMID: 36214506 PMCID: PMC9649848 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Report the incidence of and treatment patterns for facial nerve palsy after skull base fracture. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING IBM MarketScan Commercial Database (2006-2019). PATIENTS Human subjects with skull base fracture, per International Classification of Diseases-9th and 10th Revisions-Clinical Modification diagnosis codes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcomes were the incidence and median time to facial nerve palsy diagnosis within 30 days of skull base fracture. Secondary outcomes were treatments (corticosteroids, antivirals, facial nerve decompression, botulinum toxin, and facial reanimation), demographics, and rates of hearing loss, vertigo, tympanic membrane rupture, cerebrospinal fluid leak, comorbidities, and loss of consciousness. RESULTS The 30-day incidence of facial nerve palsy after skull base trauma was 1.0% (738 of 72,273 patients). The median (95% confidence interval [CI]) time to diagnosis was 6 (6-7) days, and only 22.9% were diagnosed within 1 day. There were significantly higher rates (risk difference, 95% CI) of hearing loss (26%, 22-29%), tympanic membrane rupture (6.3%, 4.5-8.1%), cerebrospinal fluid leak (6.4%, 4.5-8.3%), comorbidity (14%, 10.4-17.6%), and loss of consciousness (24.3%, 20.7-27.9%). Loss of consciousness was associated with longer median (95% CI) time to facial nerve palsy diagnosis: 10 (9-10) days. Corticosteroids were the most common treatment but only reported for less than one-third of patients. Only eight patients underwent facial nerve decompression. CONCLUSIONS Facial nerve palsy after skull base fracture is associated with higher comorbidity, and the diagnosis is often delayed. Few patients were treated with surgery, and there are inconsistencies in the types and timing of treatments.
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- Nneoma S. Wamkpah
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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- Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, Center for Administrative Data Research, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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Song GM, Mou KJ. Effect of the acupuncture within 24 hour after the onset of peripheral facial paralysis. Asian J Surg 2022; 45:3024. [PMID: 35850903 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2022.06.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- Guo-Min Song
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, 400000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, 400000, China.
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Kang D, Goo B, Kim JH, Kim JH, Nam SS. Clinical use of thread embedding acupuncture for facial nerve palsy: A web-based survey. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31507. [PMID: 36451397 PMCID: PMC9704900 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Although thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) is widely used for facial nerve palsy (FNP) in Korea, it lacks clinical evidence. Therefore, a large-scale and long-term clinical trial is needed. It is necessary to standardize and optimize TEA treatment for clinical study. Hence, we collected information about how TEA in the facial region is performed in clinical practice using a web-based survey. A questionnaire was developed consisting of 22 essential items and 30 optional items including demographic characteristics, purpose of TEA, adverse events (AE), direct medical cost, required time, and current state of TEA treatment on FNP. The questionnaire was sent via e-mail to 23,910 traditional Korean medicine doctors (TKMD). A total of 427 respondents answered the questionnaire. The most common response for the purpose for TEA was cosmetic, followed by musculoskeletal disease and nervous system disease. The most common AE that resolved without medical treatment was bruising (90.4%). The most common AE that required medical treatment was dimple (30.5). Many respondents commonly used TEA for the sequelae of FNP (71.8%). The most frequent sequelae of FNP for which TEA was used as contracture around the mouth (75.3%). The most preferred treatment method was insertion of 6-10 monofilament threads using a 29-gauge needle at intervals of 2.2 ± 1.59 weeks in the sequelae period. The results of this survey can be used to standardize and optimize the procedure of TEA for FNP for further clinical research.
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- Dahae Kang
- Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Sang-Soo Nam, Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Khan AJ, Szczepura A, Palmer S, Bark C, Neville C, Thomson D, Martin H, Nduka C. Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy. Clin Rehabil 2022; 36:1424-1449. [PMID: 35787015 PMCID: PMC9510940 DOI: 10.1177/02692155221110727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness of facial exercise therapy for facial palsy patients, updating an earlier broader Cochrane review; and to provide evidence to inform the development of telerehabilitation for these patients. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PEDro and AMED for relevant studies published between 01 January 2011 and 30 September 2020. METHODS Predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria were utilised to shortlist abstracts. Two reviewers independently appraised articles, systematically extracted data and assessed the quality of individual studies and reviews (using GRADE and AMSTAR-2, respectively). Thematic analysis used for evidence synthesis; no quantitative meta-analysis conducted. The review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42017073067). RESULTS Seven new randomised controlled trials, nine observational studies, and three quasi-experimental or pilot studies were identified (n = 854 participants). 75% utilised validated measures to record changes in facial function and/or patient-rated outcomes. High-quality trials (4/7) all reported positive impacts; as did observational studies rated as high/moderate quality (3/9). The benefit of therapy at different time points post-onset and for cases of varying clinical severity is discussed. Differences in study design prevented data pooling to strengthen estimates of therapy effects. Six new review articles identified were all rated critically low quality. CONCLUSION The findings of this targeted review reinforce those of the earlier more general Cochrane review. New research studies strengthen previous conclusions about the benefits of facial exercise therapy early in recovery and add to evidence of the value in chronic cases. Further standardisation of study design/outcome measures and evaluation of cost-effectiveness are recommended.
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- Amir J Khan
- Department of Economics, Institute of Business
Administration, Karachi, Pakistan
- Centre for Healthcare Research, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Centre for Healthcare Research, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Centre for Healthcare Research, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
- Centre for Care Excellence, Coventry University & University
Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry, UK
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- Lanchester Library, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation
Trust, East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK
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- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation
Trust, East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK
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- St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation
Trust, East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK
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Kim JH, Goo B, Nam SS. A spadework for integrative medicine based critical pathways for facial palsy: Web-based survey from traditional Korean medicine doctors. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30161. [PMID: 36221347 PMCID: PMC9542823 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Patients affected with facial palsy consult both traditional Korean medicine doctors and conventional medicine doctors. Considering that the optimal approach varies depending on the progress of the disease, there is a need for facial palsy management through integrated medical care. However, no critical pathway has been developed to manage facial palsy from an integrated medical perspective. The aims of this study were to (a) explore treatment utilization status and awareness for facial palsy; (b) understand possible traditional Korean medicine modalities; and (c) suggest interventions to be included in integrated medical service for treating facial palsy. Regarding existing papers in relevant field, draft of questionnaire was firstly established. Eight-person development committee was comprised and reviewed the draft and modified the items of questionnaire. As an independent committee, the authors of present study have rechecked the validity and reliability of modified items of questionnaire. A questionnaire was developed comprising 21 items, including demographic characteristics, clinical statement, recognition, and demands and directions to improve the quality of newly developing critical pathways. Using the services of the Association of Korean Medicine and Medistream, the questionnaire was sent via a web-based survey to traditional Korean medicine doctors. A total of 1017 valid questionnaires were collected from traditional Korean medicine doctors. Of the total doctors who responded, over 75% stated that they utilized integrated medical systems in various forms. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and thermal therapy were presented as key traditional Korean medicine treatments to be included in the critical pathway for the establishment of integrated medical services. Conversely, corticosteroids, antivirals, and blood sugar management were chosen to be critical among conventional medical treatments. Considering the responses collected in the present study and the progressive nature of facial palsy, various interventions in both conventional and traditional Korean medicine services need to be included in relevant critical pathways. If the critical pathway developed based on the present study is established, relevant clinical practice guidelines could be made available in an integrated medical system.
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- Jung-Hyun Kim
- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Sang-Soo Nam, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Danesh A, Ouanounou A. Bell's Palsy: Etiology, Management and Dental Implications. J Can Dent Assoc 2022; 88:m8. [PMID: 36322635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bell's palsy is the most common mononeuropathy that causes acute unilateral facial paralysis or paresis. The condition peaks within 72 h and may be associated with numerous signs and symptoms, including post-auricular pain, drooping of the eyelid, loss of taste sensation and decreased lacrimation. Although the etiology of the condition is unknown, inflammation, viral infection, ischemia and anatomy of the facial nerve have all been implicated in the pathophysiology of the disease. Diagnosis and determination of etiology are significant in the early management of this condition. Most incidents resolve spontaneously; however, treatment reduces cases of incomplete recovery and entails the use of corticosteroids, with a possible role for antivirals if a viral etiology is suspected. For patients with incomplete recovery, long-term complications have esthetic, physiological and psychological implications, which greatly affect their quality of life. The purpose of this article is to summarize the current literature on etiology, diagnosis and management of Bell's palsy.
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Jeong J, Yoon SR, Lim H, Choi HS. Distribution of Medical Service Use for Facial Palsy Between Medicine and Traditional Korean Medicine Based on Population-Based Data of Korea. J Korean Med Sci 2022; 37:e119. [PMID: 35437967 PMCID: PMC9015898 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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We investigated the distribution of medical service uses for Bell's palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome between medicine and traditional Korean medicine using the National Health Insurance Service National Sample Cohort data of Korea from 2006 to 2015. Patients were identified with diagnostic codes and medication or treatment claim codes. For Bell's palsy, there were 5,970 (68.8%) patients who used traditional Korean medical service only, whereas for Ramsay Hunt syndrome, there were 749 (93.6%) patients who used medical service only. The proportion of traditional Korean medical service use was higher than that of medical service use in patients with Bell's palsy, while the opposite was found in patients with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
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- Junhui Jeong
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Research and Analysis Team, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Research and Analysis Team, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
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Zou YY, Zhang HY, Ye JJ, Lu B, Li HJ. [ WU Xu's experience of sequential therapy for peripheral facial paralysis]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:425-428. [PMID: 35403403 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210201-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The paper introduces professor WU Xu 's experience of sequential therapy for peripheral facial paralysis. The sequential therapy refers to a staging treatment, but not rigidly adheres to it. With this therapy, the acupuncture- moxibustion regimen is modified flexibly in line with the specific symptoms of illness. At the acute phase of peripheral facial paralysis, warm acupuncture at Wangu (GB 12) is predominated and electroacupuncture is not recommended at the acupoints on the face. At the recovery phase, warm acupuncture at Zusanli (ST 36) is the main therapy and electroacupuncture is applied to the acupoints on the face appropriately. Besides, for the intractable case, the tapping technique with plum-blossom needle or skin needle should be combined and exerted in the local affected region. At the sequelae phase, in order to shorten the duration of illness, depending on the different types of facial paralysis, i.e. stiffness type, spasmodic type and flaccid type, the corresponding needling techniques are provided, i.e. bloodletting and moxibustion, strong stimulation with contralateral acupuncture and the technique for promoting the governor vessel and warming up yang.
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- Yang-Yang Zou
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Qinhuai District Hospital of TCM, Nanjing 210006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Qinhuai District Hospital of TCM, Nanjing 210006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Jiangsu Province Official Hospital
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Qinhuai District Hospital of TCM, Nanjing 210006, Jiangsu Province, China
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Li M, Ruan J, Zhang H, Wu J, Wang Y, Zhu S. Comparison of therapeutic effects of different acupuncture and moxibustion therapies in the treatment of peripheral facial nerve paralysis: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e28926. [PMID: 35421058 PMCID: PMC9276140 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous evidences show that acupuncture and moxibustion therapy has positive effects on peripheral facial nerve paralysis (PFP), but there are many acupuncture treatments based on meridian theory, and there are differences in the efficacy of each program. This study will compare the clinical efficacy of different acupuncture treatments for PFP through mesh meta-analysis. METHODS Randomized controlled trials of acupuncture therapy in the treatment of PFP are going to be retrieved from 8 Science databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and Chinese Biomedical Science, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library from establishment to January 2022. We will use the Cochrane Risk Bias Assessment Tool to assess the quality of the studies and the grading of recommendation assessment, development and evaluation method to assess the strength of the evidence. All data analyses will be performed by Revman5.3, Gemtc 0.14.3, and Stata 14.0. RESULTS This study will evaluate the efficacy of different acupuncture treatments for PFP by evaluating clinical efficacy rate, facial nerve function score, facial disability score scale, facial electromyography, adverse reactions, etc, and further explore the mechanism of action of each therapy. CONCLUSION This study will provide a reliable evidence-based basis for selecting the best acupuncture treatment for PFP. TRIAL REGISTRATION Open science framework registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/XQRK9.
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- Ming Li
- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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Sun CY, Yuan Y, Yan SY. [Clinical effect and safety of filiform-fire needle in treatment of peripheral facial paralysis: a Meta-analysis]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:274-281. [PMID: 35319847 DOI: 10.10372/j.1000-0607.20210559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate the clinical effect and safety of filiform-fire needle in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis at different stages. METHODS Articles of the randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) about filiform fire needle treatment of peripheral facial paralysis published from the inception of the databases of CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library to December 20th, 2021 were retrieved first. The Cochrane Handbook 5.1 system was used to extract data and evaluate the quality (risk of bias) of the included papers. The overall effective rate, cure rate, Sunnybrook facial nerve function score, facial disability index scale, physical and social function score and related adverse reactions were used as the outcome indicators. The RevMan5.3 software was used for heterogeneity test and Meta-analysis was performed on papers with little clinical heterogeneity. RESULTS A total of eligible 9 RCTs were included, involving 519 patients. The results of Meta-analysis showed that: compared with the conventional acupuncture therapy, the filiform fire needle in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis had significant advantages in raising the overall effective rate (RR=1.14, 95%CI[1.07,1.21], P<0.000 1) and cure rate (RR=1.59, 95%CI[1.29,1.97], P<0.000 1),and in improving Sunnybrook facial neurological function score (MD=17.85, 95%CI[15.72,19.97], P<0.000 01), physical function score of facial disability index scale (MD=4.16, 95%CI[3.15,5.16], P<0.000 01) and social function score (MD=2.47, 95%CI[1.53,3.41], P<0.000 01). Safety analysis showed that there was no obvious adverse reaction during the filiform fire needle therapy, and the patients' tolerance to pain had no statistical difference relevant to the conventional acupuncture treatment (P>0.05). CONCLUSION Filiform fire needle is superior to conventional acupuncture in the treatment of facial paralysis in all stages, but its reliability is limited due to fewer high-quality literature with scientific and rigorous methods and trial designs. Therefore, more large-sample and high-quality RCT studies are warranted for further verification.
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- Cheng-Yi Sun
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100102
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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Moganti GLK, Siva Praneeth VN, Vanjari SRK. A Hybrid Bipolar Active Charge Balancing Technique with Adaptive Electrode Tissue Interface (ETI) Impedance Variations for Facial Paralysis Patients. Sensors (Basel) 2022; 22:s22051756. [PMID: 35270902 PMCID: PMC8915109 DOI: 10.3390/s22051756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a safe, effective, and general approach for treating various neurological disorders. However, in the case of FES usage for implantable applications, charge balancing is a significant challenge due to variations in the fabrication process and electrode tissue interface (ETI) impedance. In general, an active charge balancing approach is being used for this purpose, which has limitations of additional power consumption for residual voltage calibration and undesired neurological responses. To overcome these limitations, this paper presents a reconfigurable calibration circuit to address both ETI variations and charge balancing issues. This reconfigurable calibration circuit works in two modes: An impedance measurement mode (IMM) for treating ETI variations and a hybrid charge balancing mode (HCBM) for handling charge balance issues. The IMM predicts the desired stimulation currents by measuring the ETI. The HCBM is a hybrid combination of electrode shorting, offset regulation, and pulse modulation that takes the best features of each of these techniques and applies them in appropriate situations. From the results, it is proved that the proposed IMM configuration and HCBM configuration have an optimal power consumption of less than 44 μW with a power ratio ranging from 1.74 to 5.5 percent when compared to conventional approaches.
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- Ganesh Lakshmana Kumar Moganti
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, Kandi 502285, India;
- School of Electronics Engineering, VIT-AP University, Amaravati 522237, India;
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- School of Electronics Engineering, VIT-AP University, Amaravati 522237, India;
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, Kandi 502285, India;
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- Emergency Care Department, Agios Georgios General Hospital of Chania, Crete, Greece
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Çirakli S. Effect of etiological factors on treatment success of pediatric facial paralysis: Success of facial paralysis in children. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28195. [PMID: 34918676 PMCID: PMC8677891 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Facial paralysis is a clinical condition that causes anxiety in the family and is one of the reasons for urgent admission to the hospital. The purpose of this article is to evaluate to reveal the relationship between etiology and treatment results in childhood facial paralysis.Thirty-three patients who presented with facial paralysis between May 2018 and May 2020, had adequate follow-up were included in the study. Data were reviewed age, gender, side, etiology, features of family, treatment, results, and recurrences.The ages of the cases ranged from 21 months to 17 years, with the mean age was 13.1 years. Ten of the cases were male (30.3%), 23 of them were female (69.7%). It was observed that 15 (45.4%) of the paralysis were on the right half of the face, 17 (51.5%) were on the left side of the face, and 1 (3.1%) had bilateral involvement. However, it was learned from the story that 3 cases had recurrence. Thirty-two (96.9%) of the cases were peripheral and 1 (3.1%) had central facial paralysis. No cause could be found in the etiology of other peripheral paralysis cases and it was considered as Bell Paralysis. According to the House Brackmann Stage at the time of admission of 30 patients who were given steroid treatment, 10 patients were evaluated as stage 6, 15 patients as stage 5, and 5 patients as stage 4. After 6 months of follow-up, 27 patients were evaluated as stage 1 and 2 patients as stage 2. Recurrence was not observed in any of the patients who recovered.It was concluded that etiology determines the success of treatment in facial paralysis.
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Yu Z, Shen M, Shang W, Wu J, Xuan L. Timing of Acupuncture Treatment in Peripheral Facial Paralysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Comput Math Methods Med 2021; 2021:4221955. [PMID: 34956397 PMCID: PMC8694981 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4221955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Investigate the optimum time of acupuncture treatment in peripheral facial paralysis in order to provide evidence for clinical treatment. METHODS CNKI, Wanfang, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases were systematically searched from the inception dates to February 20, 2020. Studies limited to participants with acute peripheral facial paralysis treated with acupuncture and patients without information of the stage were excluded. The primary outcomes were effective rate and cure rate (based on facial nerve function scores). This meta-analysis is registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42020169870. RESULTS 15 randomized controlled trials that enrolled 2847 participants met the selection criteria. There was no significant differences in the effective rate (RR, 1.22; 95% CI, 0.70-2.11) when comparing acupuncture to prednisone therapy in acute facial paralysis. Acupuncture treatment in the acute stage increased both the effective rate (RR, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.00-1.07) and the cure rate (RR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.14-1.58) compared to that in the nonacute stage. CONCLUSIONS In this meta-analysis, acupuncture showed a better effect in the acute stage than the nonacute stage for participants with peripheral facial paralysis. There was no statistical difference in the effective rate no matter the choice of acupuncture or prednisone therapies in the acute stage. These findings encourage early acupuncture treatment in peripheral facial paralysis.
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- Zelin Yu
- The First Clinical Medicine College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- The First Clinical Medicine College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- The First Clinical Medicine College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- The First Clinical Medicine College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006, China
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Ji J, Liu Y, Wen W, Wang F, Tang R. The efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding for peripheral facial paralysis sequela: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27769. [PMID: 34889228 PMCID: PMC8663896 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral facial paralysis sequela (PFPS) is a group of sequence syndrome after the acute onset of peripheral facial paralysis. Nearly 70% of patients with peripheral facial paralysis recover completely, but nearly 30% of patients leave multiple sequelae, which have serious negative impacts on the physical and psychological health of patients. Without a high risk of side effect, acupoint catgut embedding (ACE), a common acupuncture therapy, is widely used to treat this disorder. And a number of studies have shown the efficacy of this therapy for PFPS. But in fact, the evidence of the overall effect of ACE in the treatment of PFPS is still insufficient. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficiency and safety of ACE for PFPS. METHODS Two reviewers will collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on ACE for PFPS by searching the following databases, including The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, China Biomedical Literature (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journals Database (VIP), and Wanfang database, from their initiation to May 2021. The searching of publications will include English and Chinese without any restriction of countries and regions. Besides, 2 reviewers will independently include in studies that meet the inclusion criteria and extract data we need, then use Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias Tool to assess their methodological quality. The efficacy and safety of ACE as a treatment for PFPS will be assessed according to the synthetic risk ratio (RR), odds ratio (OR), or weighted mean difference (WMD), standardized mean difference (SMD) with consistent 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). And the Review Manager 5.3 software will be adopted to conduct the statistical analysis. RESULTS The protocol for meta-analysis will systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of ACE for PFPS. And the final result of this search will provide sufficient evidence and an authentic assessment focusing on the problem. CONCLUSION This search will explore whether ACE could be used as an effective and non-drug external therapy of TCM for PFPS and offer supports for clinical practice. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021240004.
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- Jingyun Ji
- Clinical Medical School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Clinical Medical School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Clinical Medical School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Wang F, Li Q, Yu Q, Liang J, Xu Y, Chen G. The efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding for peripheral facial paralysis: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27680. [PMID: 34797292 PMCID: PMC8601333 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) is a consequence of the peripheral neuronal lesion of the facial nerve. It can be either primary (Bell palsy) or secondary. The incidence of PFP is 11.5 to 40.2 per 100,000 people a year. Nearly 70% of patients with PFP recover completely, but almost 30% of patients leave multiple sequelae which caused impacts on the patient's quality of life, both physically and psychologically. The conventional treatments of PFP are limited for some person because of side-effects. Previous studies have suggested that using acupoint catgut embedding (ACE) alone or combined with other therapeutic methods is effective for PFP. However, whether ACE is effective for PFP is still unknown. The purpose of this systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis will summarize the present evidence of ACE used as an intervention for PFP. METHOD/DESIGN Randomized controlled clinical trials that use ACE for PFP will be searched from four international electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Science) and 4 Chinese electronic databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang, and China Biology Medicine) to search for relevant literature. We only include studies that were published from the initiation to May 2021. The primary outcomes include effectiveness rate based on House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading System. Secondary outcomes will include Sunnybrook facial nerve grading system, Portmann score, facial nerve conduction velocity, Facial Disability Index Scale, adverse events. Two reviewers will perform study selection, data extraction, data synthesis, and quality assessment independently. Assessment of risk of bias and data synthesis will be conducted by using Review Manager 5.3 software. Grade system will be used to evaluate the quality of evidence. DISCUSSION This systematic review will help establish clinical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding for peripheral facial paralysis. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021243212 (PROSPERO).
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- Fengyi Wang
- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Clinical Medical School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Clinical Medical School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Bao‘an District TCM Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Liang L, Qiang F. Observation on the Clinical Effect of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Combined with Repeated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Facial Paralysis. Comput Math Methods Med 2021; 2021:9642677. [PMID: 34777570 PMCID: PMC8589486 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9642677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In view of the difficulty in the treatment of facial paralysis and the poor effect of traditional methods, this paper proposes a strategy based on acupuncture and repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation. The three groups of patients were tested for efficacy using the H-B scale and the symptom characteristics and physical signs measurement scale. Acupuncture combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can improve the clinical efficacy of facial paralysis. And it is significantly better than traditional paralysis and repetitive translational magnetic stimulation in the degree of healing.
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- Lina Liang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xianyang Hospital of University, Xianyang, 712000 Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xianyang Hospital of University, Xianyang, 712000 Shaanxi, China
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Xie HY, Yuan AH, Pan B, Liu Z, Shi J, Gu G, Zha BX, Yang J. [Professor YANG Jun's experience in treatment of refractory facial paralysis based on acupuncture manipulation]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2021; 41:919-921. [PMID: 34369705 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200819-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To summarize professor YANG Jun's experience in treatment of refractory facial paralysis by different acupuncture manipulation. Professor YANG Jun believes that refractory facial paralysis has prolonged course, qi and blood deficiency and collaterals injury after a long illness, and it is difficult to obtain obvious curative effect with routine acupuncture. Aimed at the etiology, pathogenesis and characteristics of disease, professor YANG Jun adopts 3 kinds of acupuncture manipulations, such as "penetration needling with long needle" "pulling technique exert after needle stuck" "contralateral-balance needling on the healthy side", to relieve deviation.
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- Hong-Yu Xie
- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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Somasundaram M, Novak CB, Zuker RM, Borschel GH. Facial Paralysis Online Educational Resources: Readability and Benefit to Patient Education. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:342e-344e. [PMID: 34254962 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Cao Z, Jiao L, Wang H, Li J, Zhong G, Zhu D, Xu W, Jin M. The efficacy and safety of cupping therapy for treating of intractable peripheral facial paralysis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25388. [PMID: 33879669 PMCID: PMC8078480 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) is a common clinical neurological disease and the incidence of intractable peripheral facial paralysis is on the rise. Symptoms include crooked mouth and eyes, tearing and shallow nasolabial folds. The disease seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients. At present, a large number of clinical studies have shown that cupping is effective in treating intractable peripheral facial paralysis (IPFP). Therefore, the purpose of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of cupping in the treatment of refractory peripheral facial paralysis. METHODS We will conduct a comprehensive and systematic search of relevant documents in the following databases: Medline, PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Embase, Chinese Biomedical Literatures Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wang Fang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database from inception to February 2021 without any language restriction. The 2 reviewers will be independently completed select research, extract data, evaluate research quality and use the Cochrane risk of bias tool to assess methodological quality. Using revman5.4 software for statistical analysis. The degree of heterogeneity will be Determined through heterogeneity test, to definite whether to adopt a random effects model or a fixed-effects model. RESULTS The protocol for the meta-analysis will systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of cupping therapy for intractable peripheral facial paralysis patients. CONCLUSION This study will explore whether or not cupping therapy can be used as one of the non-drug therapies to prevent or treat intractable peripheral facial paralysis.
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- Zhiwen Cao
- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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COVID-19 is caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 and is a potentially fatal disease that is of great global public health concern. In addition to respiratory symptoms, neurological manifestations have been associated with COVID-19. This is attributed to the neurotropic nature of coronaviruses. The authors present a case of Bell's palsy associated with COVID-19 in a term primigravida.
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- Vignesh Kumar
- Department of General Medicine, Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medicine, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medicine, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Shemer A, Pras E, Hecht I. Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy Following BNT162b2 (COVID-19) Vaccination. Isr Med Assoc J 2021; 23:143-144. [PMID: 33734623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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- Asaf Shemer
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Zerifin, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Zhu PY, Sun MM, Yu TY, Li Y, Sun ST. [Professor SUN Shen-tian's clinical experience of acupuncture and moxibustion for peripheral facial paralysis]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2021; 41:189-191. [PMID: 33788468 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200816-k0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Professor SUN Shen-tian's academic thought and clinical experience of acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis are summarized. According to the different stages of facial paralysis, professor SUN 's treatment plan has its own emphasis. In the acute stage, professor SUN emphasizes the importance of standardized western medicine treatment, and proposes early acupuncture treatment. The treatment mainly focuses on dispersing wind and cold, promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals. In the recovery stage, professor SUN emphasizes the method of "pulling the sticking needle", and applies repeated transcranial acupuncture according to the functional orientation of cerebral cortex. In the sequelae stage, professor SUN emphasizes the value of regulating the mind. In the course of treatment, professor SUN highly values the use of flexible acupoint selection, repeated transcranial acupuncture, "pulling the sticking needle" method, acupoint pressing and giant-needle method, combined with electroacupuncture and targeted injection. In addition, based on the clinical experience, professor SUN summarizes the common methods to estimate the prognosis of peripheral facial paralysis.
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- Peng-Yu Zhu
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of CM, Harbin 150001, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of CM, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang Province
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of CM, Harbin 150001, China
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Luu NN, Chorath KT, May BR, Bhuiyan N, Moreira AG, Rajasekaran K. Clinical practice guidelines in idiopathic facial paralysis: systematic review using the appraisal of guidelines for research and evaluation (AGREE II) instrument. J Neurol 2021; 268:1847-1856. [PMID: 33389026 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-020-10345-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Bell's palsy, or idiopathic facial paralysis, is a peripheral facial palsy of unknown cause that presents as sudden, unilateral weakness of the muscles of the face. Prompt treatment of Bell's palsy is critical in order for patients to achieve complete recovery of facial function. Delays in diagnosis and management can result in permanent facial defects. A number of clinical practice guidelines (CPG) exist to guide clinical decision-making in patients presenting with idiopathic facial paralysis. However, to date, there has been no comprehensive review of the methodological rigor and quality of these CPGs. Thus, the objective of the authors is to appraise the existing CPGs to ensure safe and effective practices. A total of eight guidelines met the inclusion criteria and were appraised. Only two CPGs achieved an overall rating of 'High', having five or more quality domains scoring > 60%. Across the CPGs, the domains of rigor of development, stakeholder involvement, and applicability has the lowest overall scores with 48.1%, 43.9%, and 43.1%, respectively. Based on the AGREE II instrument, the methodological rigor and quality of CPGs for Bell's palsy is low to average. In particular, future guidelines for Bell's palsy should look to the quality domains of rigor of development, stakeholder involvement, and applicability as the greatest opportunities for improvement.
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- Neil N Luu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 800 Walnut St, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19010, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 800 Walnut St, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19010, USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 800 Walnut St, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19010, USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 800 Walnut St, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19010, USA.
- Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Jones CD, Ho W, Nduka C. UK national survey on facial palsy services. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74:1101-1160. [PMID: 33246920 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.10.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Christopher David Jones
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill Health Campus, Foresterhill Rd, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, NR4 7UY Norwich.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead RH19 3DZ, United Kingdom
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Sun ZH, Tian YP, Tan YF, Tao D, Li WB, Ding JL, Ai SC. Effectiveness of Kinesio taping on peripheral facial paralysis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23090. [PMID: 33181673 PMCID: PMC7668467 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral facial paralysis is a rapid unilateral facial paralysis or paralysis of unknown etiology. Nearly 30% of patients leave sequela that have a negative impact on the patient's quality of life, both physically and psychologically. As its safety, convenience and effectiveness, Kinesio taping has been gradually used in the rehabilitation of peripheral facial paralysis. However, whether Kinesio taping is effective for peripheral facial paralysis is still unknown. The purpose of this systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis will summarize the current evidence of Kinesio taping used as an intervention for peripheral facial paralysis. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will search the following electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio taping in treating peripheral facial paralysis: China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Date, SinoMed, Technology Periodical Database (VIP), PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and The Cochrane Library. Each database will be searched from inception to April 2020. Studies that present clear descriptions of Kinesio taping in treating peripheral facial paralysis administration are published in peer-reviewed journals in any languages and are published in full will be taken into consideration. The entire process will include study selection, data extraction, risk of bias assessment and meta-analyses. Assessment of risk of bias and data synthesis will be conducted using Review Manager 5.3 software. RESULTS The current evidence on the Kinesio taping for managing peripheral facial paralysis will be illustrated using subjective reports and objective measures of performance. The primary outcome is the effective rate. Secondary outcomes include House-Brackmann scale, Portmann score, facial nerve conduction velocity, Facial Disability Index, Facial Disability Index include Facial Function score and social Function score. CONCLUSION This protocol will present evidence on the efficacy of Kinesio taping in relieving peripheral facial paralysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Since all the data used in this SR and meta-analysis have been published, ethical approval is not required for this review. The results of this SR will be published in a peer-reviewed journal or presented at conferences. INPLASY ID:: (INPLASY2020100008).
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- Zai-hui Sun
- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Eye College of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Mianyang Hospital affiliated to Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan, China
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- Mianyang Hospital affiliated to Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan, China
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Xu LW, Quan XM, Song CX, Liu YL, Xu HY. [Influence on orbicularis oculi muscle in the patients with facial neuritis treated with the penetra-ting needling at Cuanzhu (BL2) and Yuyao (EX-HN4) combined with the perpendicular needling at Shenmai (BL62)]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2020; 45:735-739. [PMID: 32959557 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.190894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the therapeutic effect on incomplete eyelid in the patients with facial neuritis treated with the penetrating needling at Cuanzhu (BL2) and Yuyao (EX-HN4) combined with the perpendicular needling at Shenmai (BL62). METHODS A total of 64 patients with facial neuritis, in compliance with the inclusion criteria, were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, with 32 cases in each. In the treatment group, the penetrating needling was applied to BL2 and EX-HN4 on the affected side, combined with the perpendicular needling at bilateral BL62. Besides, on the affected side, the penetrating needling was applied from Yangbai (GB14) toward four directions, named Shangxing (GV23), Touwei (ST8), Cuanzu (BL2) and Sizukong (TE23), the mutual penetrating needling was adopted between Dicang (ST4) and Jiache (ST6). Between Yingxiang (LI20) and Xiaguan (ST7), a row-arranged needling technique was applied. All of the needles were retained for 10 to 30 min in each treatment. The treatment was given once daily and the treatment for 10 days was as 1 course. A total of 2 courses of treatment were required. In the control group, prednisone acetate (30 mg/d), was administered consecutively for 5 days. Afterward, the dose was reduced to be 10 mg/d and the medication stopped after taking consecutively for 1 week. Muscular injection with vitamin B12 (0.5 mg) and B1 (0.1 mg) was given, once daily. 10 days later, vitamin B1 was taken for oral administration, 10 mg each time, three times a day, for 10 days totally. Before and after the treatment, the clinical effect was compared between the two groups in terms of the analysis on the Hourse-Brackman (H-B) grade of facial nerve function, the distance between the upper and the lower eyelids, muscle strength, degree of eyelid closure and electromyogram (EMG). RESULTS The total effective rate of treatment group was 96.9 % (31/32), better than 84.4%(27/32) in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, in the treatment group, the distance between the upper and lower eyelids, the muscle strength, the degree of eyelid closure, the wave amplitude of motor nerve conduction and the latent period, as well as the blink reflex were all improved as compared with those before the treatment (P<0.01, P<0.05). In the control group, the distance between the upper and lower eyelids, the muscle strength, the degree of eyelid closure, the latent period of motor nerve conduction and the blink reflex were all improved as compared with those before the treatment (P<0.01, P<0.05). After the treatment, the results of the distance between the upper and lower eyelids, the muscle strength, the degree of eyelid closure, the wave amplitude of motor nerve conduction and the latent period, as well as the blink reflex in the treatment group were all better than those in the control group (P<0.05,P<0.01). CONCLUSION The treatment with the penetrating needling at Cuanzhu (BL2) and Yuyao (EX-HN4) combined with the perpendicular needling at Shenmai (BL62) greatly promotes the recovery of orbicularis oculi muscle in the patients with facial neuritis, reduces the complications and presents the satisfactory clinical effect.
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- Li-Wei Xu
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, Chengde 067000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, Chengde 067000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, Chengde 067000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, Chengde 067000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, Chengde 067000, Hebei Province, China
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Zhou X, Xiong J, Chi Z, Lu L, Chen J, Tang G, Zhu S, Zhong Z, Guo H. Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion for peripheral facial paralysis: A protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22371. [PMID: 32957415 PMCID: PMC7505341 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) seriously affects patients' quality of life and work and even causes psychological problems such as anxiety and depression for them. Acupuncture (ACU) and moxibustion have been widely used to treat the disease with satisfactory results. Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have reported the effectiveness of acupuncture for patients with PFP. However, the evidence has not been systematically synthesized. This overview aims to synthesize and assess the reliability of evidence generated from these systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses of ACU and moxibustion for PFP. METHODS We will make a comprehensive retrieval in 9 databases as following: (1) Embase; (2) Cochrane Library; (3) Pubmed; (4) Chinese databases SinoMed (previously called the Chinese Biomedical Database); (5) Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI); (6) Chinese Scientific Journals Database (VIP); (7) Wanfang Data (WF). The time is limited from the construction of the library to August 2020. We will use the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews-2 (AMSTAR-2) tool to evaluate methodological quality. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) will be used in the report checklist to assess the quality of reports in the study. The Grading of the Classification of Recommendations, Evaluation, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) will be used to evaluate the included SRs and meta-analysis. Our reviewers will conduct systematic reviews, qualification evaluation, data extraction, methodological quality and evidence quality screening in pairs. The outcomes of interest include: the effective rate, the House-Brackmann (H-B) score, cure rate, and side effects. Or any other scale used to assess the level of illness. The evidence will be synthesized where appropriate based on patient subgroups and outcomes. RESULTS The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. CONCLUSION This overview will provide comprehensive evidence of ACU and moxibustion for patients with PFP. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202080016.
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- Xingchen Zhou
- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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Hu YM, Zhu BC. [Professor ZHANG Ren's experience of stage treatment for refractory facial paralysis]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2020; 40:865-867. [PMID: 32869596 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190615-k0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To introduce professor ZHANG Ren's experience that different stages of refractory facial paralysis should be treated with different acupuncture methods.In early stage of facial paralysis,identifcation is important. Electroacupuncture is applied to connect Qianzheng (Extra) with Cuanzhu (BL 2), Sibai (ST 2) and Jiachengjiang (Extra), by observing the twitches of facial muscles, it is determined whether it is easy to develop into refractory facial paralysis, in order to actively take preventive treatment. In the recovery stage of refractory facial paralysis, comprehensive therapy including acupuncture, acupoint injection, quick cupping and auricular point pressure are adopted, and penetration needling is applied at three points of mouth, three points of cheek and three points of forehead.In the sequelae stage of refractory facial paralysis,on the basis of comprehensive therapy, targeted treatment is adopted according to different sequelae.
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- Yan-Mei Hu
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai Xuhui District Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCM
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