[Meta-analysis on acupoint sticking therapy for facial paralysis].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the therapeutic effect and safety of acupoint sticking therapy for facial paralysis.


METHODS
Search the literatures in the whole paper databank of China figure medical library (Jan. 1994-Dec. 2004) and China Biomedical Literature Disk Databank (Jan. 1995-Dec. 2004). Meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan 4. 2. 5 software.


RESULTS
Sixteen controlled trials involving 2 157 patients were included. Meta-analysis indicated that there was high statistically difference between the acupoint sticking therapy and simple acupuncture therapy or Western medicine therapy.


CONCLUSIONS
The acupoint sticking therapy is effective and safe for facial paralysis.
Zhou
Xian-Gang
XG
The People's Hospital of Longchang, Sichuan 642150, China. zxg1026@sohu.com
Yang
Chuang
C
Yang
Li-Xia
LX
Zhong
Qu
Q
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D002681:China; D005158:Facial Paralysis; D006801:Humans