[Application of acupuncture in imaging of changing pyloric antrum and duodenal bulb metamorphosis].
OBJECTIVE
To probe into the effect of acupuncture in imaging diagnosis on changing pyloric antrum and duodenal bulb metamorphosis, and provide reliable evidence for confirming pathological characters.


METHODS
Among 30 cases needing image examination, 18 cases had metamorphosis of duodenal bulb and 12 cases had metamorphosis of pyloric antrum. Acupuncture was given at Zusanli (ST 36) with uniform reinforcing-reducing method, and with moderate-strong stimulation. The needle was retained for 2 min. After pressing point Zhongwan (CV 12), changes of image were investigated.


RESULTS
After acupuncture, the metamorphosis alleviated in 26 cases, with an effective rate of 86.7%.


CONCLUSIONS
This method is simple, convenient and objective with no adverse effects.
Zhou
Bo
B
Liaocheng People's Hospital, Shandong 252000, China.
Hou
Shou-zhi
SZ
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004386:Duodenum / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011706:Pyloric Antrum / Q000473:pathology*