The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)
- Volume 19 Issue 1
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- Pages.83-102
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- 2005
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- 1226-8038(pISSN)
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- 2287-9463(eISSN)
Acupuncture for childhood nocturnal enuresis in Traditional Chinese Medical Journals
야뇨(夜尿)의 침구(鍼灸) 치료(治療) 연구(硏究) - 최근 중의 잡지를 증심으로 -
- Chang, Gyu-Tae (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
- Kim, Jang-Hyun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
- Oh, Ju-Young (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University)
- Published : 2005.08.31
Abstract
Objectives : This study aimed to investigate acupuncture trend of childhood nocturnal enuresis in current Traditional Chinese Medical Journals. Methods : During the period from January 2000 to August 2004, we searched all Traditional Chinese Medical Journals in oriental medical library in dongguk university. We selected 28 literatures on acupuncture treatment for nocturnal enuresis in children Results : 28 studies are included and classified by diagnosis criteria and outcome criteria. And reclassified into two large groups, case report and comparison study. Totally 2324 cases, complete cures are 1701, significant improvements 2239, complete cure rate 73.2%, total improvement rate 97.3% 33 acupuncture points are used and main meridians are bladder, conception vessel and governor vessel. Conclusion : There remains a debate about diagnosis and outcome criteria. But Acupuncture is very effective and safe in the treatment of enuretic children.