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A Clinical Study on 3 Cases of Complications after Total Thyroidectomy and Neck Dissection in the Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Thyroid cancer is the most common cancer for female in Korea. This study aims to report the effects of Korean medicine on complications after total thyroidectomy and neck dissection in the papillary thyroid carcinoma. Methods: The 3 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma were treated by Korean medicine such as acupuncture, moxibustion and pharmacopuncture therapy. We evaluated the results of treatments by change of symptoms. Results: After treatments such as acupuncture, moxibustion and pharmacopuncture therapy except herb medicine, the symptoms of complications after total thyroidectomy and neck dissection were improved. Conclusions: This study shows that Korean medicine has effects on complications after total thyroidectomy and neck dissection in the papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Source: The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology

DOI: 10.15204/jkobgy.2013.26.3.103

Authors: Eun-Young Park, Hyoung-Geun Gwen, Bok-Chul Kong, Dong-Chul Kim

Institutions: Daegu Haany University, Daegu Haany University Korean Medicine Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2463398546