The use of acupuncture in treating peripheral facial paralysis has been well recognized, but the right time of giving the treatment remains disputable. The author has treated peripheral facial paralysis at different stages with acupuncture and analyzed its effect.
Objective To verify the clinical efficacy of postoperative enteroparalysis treated with acupuncture. Methods One hundred and seven cases of postoperative enteroparalysis were divided into three groups. In group A, 35 cases were immediately treated with acupuncture when routine fasting, gastrointestinal decompression and support treatment were applied at same time; Neiguam （内关 PC 6）, Zusatnli （足三里 ST 36） and Shatngjuxu （上巨虚 ST 37） were selected. In group B, 36 cases were treated by western medicine routine therapy, such as enema, Domperidone or Mosapride with oral administration. In group C, 36 cases were treated with acupuncture as well after 5 days ineffective treatment of western medicine routine therapy; the acupoint selection was as same as that in group A. The curative effect was evaluated after 3 weeks treatment. Results The effective rate of 97.1% （34/35） in group A was superior to that of 58.3% （21/36） in group B and 80.6% （29/36） in group C （both P〈0.05）. The treatment days of cured patients in group A were obviously shorter than that of group B and C （both P〈0.05）. Conclusion Postoperative enteroparalysis can be effectively treated by acupuncture, and the effect will be better with early intervention of acupuncture.
