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Objective:To analyze the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve pulse radiofrequency combined with nerve block in the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia.Methods:The clinical data of 62 patients with post-herpetic neuralgia who received treatment in The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from May 2017 to May 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. These patients underwent nerve block (NB group, n = 30) or pulsed radiofrequency plus nerve block (PRF + NB group, n = 32). Before and after treatment, The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score were compared between the two groups. After treatment, the occurrence of complications including pneumothorax, infection, and skin numbness was evaluated in each group. Results:Before treatment, there were no significant differences in NRS and PSQI scores between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Immediately, 1 week and 1 month after treatment, there was no significant difference in PSQI score between the two groups (all P > 0.05). At 3 and 6 months after treatment, the NRS score in the NB +PRF group was (1.71 ± 0.35) points and (1.68 ± 0.36) points, which were significantly lower than (2.72 ± 0.68) points and (3.26 ± 0.76) points in the NB group ( t = 54.40, 78.18, both P < 0.05). There were no treatment-related complications such as pneumothorax, infection, nerve numbness, or muscle weakness in the two groups. Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency combined with nerve block has a definite curative effect on post-herpetic neuralgia and is highly safe. The medium- and long-term efficacy of the combined therapy is superior to that of nerve block alone.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of radiofrequency ablation treatment of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma under endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography on the cellular immune function of patients with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted on 78 patients with inoperable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma who visited Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital from October 2019 to January 2022. All of 78 patients underwent endoscopic radiofrequency ablation. Peripheral venous blood was collected from all patients at 1 day before treatment, 1 week after treatment and 1 month after treatment. Lymphocyte subsets were detected by flow cytometry, and levels of cytokines were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Seventy-eight healthy subjects with the same age and gender as the patients were selected as healthy controls, and the same indicators were tested.Results:The patient's peripheral blood total bilirubin was (193±83) μmol/L at 1 day before treatment, and decreased to (55±49) μmol/L at 1 week after treatment ( t = 16.70, P < 0.001); γ-glutamyltransferase was (242±108) U/L at 1 day before treatment, and decreased to (92±70) U/L at 1 week after treatment ( t = 19.12, P < 0.001). The proportion of natural killer (NK) cells, CD3 + T cells, CD4 + T cells, ratio of CD4 + T cells to CD8 + T cells (CD4/CD8) and level of interferon γ (IFN-γ) of patients at 1 day before treatment were lower than those of healthy control group (all P < 0.05), the proportion of CD8 + T cells and regulatory T cells was higher than those of healthy control group (both P < 0.001), and there was no significant difference in the levels of interleukin 4 (IL-4) between the patients at 1 day before treatment and the healthy control group ( P = 0.545). At 1 week and 1 month after treatment, the proportion of NK cells, CD3 + T cells, CD4 + T cells, CD4/CD8 and IFN-γ level in patients increased compared with 1 day before treatment (all P < 0.001), and decreased at 1 month after treatment compared with 1 week after treatment (all P < 0.001). At 1 week and 1 month after treatment, the proportion of CD8 + T cells and IL-4 level in patients decreased compared with 1 day before treatment (both P < 0.001), and increased at 1 month after treatment compared with 1 week after treatment (both P < 0.001). At 1 week and 1 month after treatment, the proportion of regulatory T cells decreased compared with 1 day before treatment (both P < 0.001), and decreased at 1 month after treatment compared with 1 week after treatment ( P < 0.001). Conclusions:Patients with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma are at a low level of immunity. Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation treatment can alleviate the patient's immunosuppression, enhance the patient's cellular immunity.
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Primary hemifacial spasm is a motor disorder of facial muscles related to facial nerve. During the attack, the facial muscles present irregular and involuntary clonus, which can be induced or aggravated by emotional excitement, mental tension and random facial movement, seriously affecting daily work and life. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment of the primary hemifacial spasm have been studied extensively in recent years. This article reviews the progress in these aspects.
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OBJECTIVES: To assess the clinical response to and the histomorphometric effects of microablative fractional radiofrequency (MFR) in women with symptomatic vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS). METHODS: This was a pilot study on the use of MFR for the treatment of VLS. Upon recruitment and at each treatment session, all participants were examined and each of their symptoms were rated on a visual analog scale. After the procedure, the participants completed a satisfaction questionnaire. We compared the morphometric findings of vulvar biopsies performed at enrollment and after the last treatment session. The participants were divided into three groups according to previous treatment with corticosteroids: G1, no previous treatment; G2, treated for up to 5 years; and G3, treated for >5 years. RESULTS: This study included 26 women. After two to three sessions, most participants in all groups became either "asymptomatic" or "much better" than before treatment and were "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the intervention. Pruritus and burning sensation were the most frequently reported symptoms. Nearly 40% of the participants in all groups reported complete remission of symptoms. The improvement was rated as moderate or higher by 80%, 76%, and 66% of the women in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The improvement of symptoms persisted for 11 months (range, 7-16 months), on average, after the treatment. Type III collagen concentration significantly increased and was associated with important symptom improvement. Tissue trophism and vascularization also increased but did not reach statistical significance, probably because of the small number of cases. CONCLUSIONS: MFR may be an effective and safe treatment for symptomatic VLS.
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Humans , Female , Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus , Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus/therapy , Pilot ProjectsABSTRACT
Objective:To compare clinical efficacy and safety of microwave thermotherapy versus microneedling in the treatment of axillary bromhidrosis.Methods:From May 2018 to March 2019, 116 patients with different degrees of axillary bromhidrosis were collected from Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, including 56 treated with microwave thermotherapy by using a miraDry device, and 60 treated with microneedling by using a BodyTite device. These patients were followed up for 12 months after treatment, and clinical efficacy, complications and recurrence rate were evaluated.Results:After 12 months of follow-up, no significant difference in the response and recurrence rates were observed between the microwave group (94.64%[53 cases], 5.36%[3 cases], respectively) and microneedling group (93.33%[56 cases], 6.67%[4 cases], respectively; both χ2=0.088, P=0.767) . However, the incidence of postoperative complications was significantly lower in the microwave group (0) than in the microneedling group (6.67%, including 2 cases of skin burns and 2 cases of scars; χ2=3.867, P=0.049) . Conclusion:In the treatment of axillary bromhidrosis, microwave thermotherapy showed equivalent clinical efficacy with lower incidence of complications compared with microneedling.
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Objective:To investigate the factors that affect the therapeutic effects of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (Stretta procedure) on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Methods:Seventy patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease who received endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (Stretta procedure) treatment in Jinhua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2016 to January 2019 were included in this study. They were divided into good prognosis group ( n = 57) and poor prognosis group ( n = 13) according to prognostic effects. The clinical data of all patients were collected, including gender, age, body mass index (BMI), course of disease, complications (hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes), smoking, drinking, Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) scores. Unconditional stepwise logistic regression was performed to analyze the factors that affect the therapeutic effects of Stretta procedure on GERD. Results:Univariate analysis results revealed that the proportion of patients aged ≥ 60 years with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2, alcohol abuse, HAMD score ≥ 8, HAMD score ≥ 7 was significantly higher in the poor prognosis group than in the good prognosis group ( χ2 = 9.574, 10.821, 22.575, 8.653, 10.586, 4.070, 8.653, all P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis confirmed that female gender, age ≥ 60 years, BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2, course of disease ≥ 5 years, alcohol abuse, HAMD score ≥ 8 and HAMA score ≥ 7 were the risk factors for poor prognosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( χ2 = 11.174, 6.023, 8.698, 5.972, 5.821, 7.485, 5.443, all P < 0.05). Consistency analysis revealed that gender, age, BMI, course of disease, alcohol abuse, HAMD score and HAMA score could be used to predict the therapeutic effects of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (Stretta procedure) on GERD. Combined application of gender, age, BMI, course of disease, alcohol abuse, HAMD score and HAMA score exhibited higher consistency than a single application, 0.827 > 0.577, 0.533, 0.795, 0.547, 0.606, 0.434 and 0.547. Conclusion:There are many factors that affect the therapeutic effects of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (Stretta procedure) on GERD, including gender, age, BMI, course of disease, alcohol abuse, HAMD score and HAMA score. This is of certain reference value for clinical treatment of GERD, and combined application of these influential factors has a high accuracy in the prediction of the therapeutic effects of Stretta procedure on GERD.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of lumbar sympathetic ganglion pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) in treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain.Methods Forty-eight patients of both sexes with diabetic neuropathic pain,aged 45-75 yr,with the course of disease 4-7 yr,were divided into 2 groups (n =24 each) using a random number table method:control group (C group) and PRF group (P group).Group C was treated with conventional drugs.Bilateral lumbar sympathetic ganglion PRF was performed on the basis of conventional drug therapy in group P.The serum concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The visual analogue scale score was recorded before treatment and at 1,2 and 4 weeks of treatment.The degree of efficacy was recorded at 4 weeks of treatment,and the total effective rate was calculated.Results Compared with group C,the visual analogue scale score and serum concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6 were significantly decreased,and the total effective rate and degree of curative efficacy were increased in group P (P＜0.05).No pulsed radiofrequency-related complications or drugs-related adverse reactions were found in two groups.Conclusion Lumbar sympathetic ganglion PRF can effectively relieve diabetic neuropathic pain in the patients.
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In recent decades,non-invasive techniques have markedly developed.Non-invasive body contouring represents the fastest growing area of modem aesthetic medicine.Patients' fear of surgery has made micro-invasive and non-invasive lipolysis technology a hot topic in recent years.There are currently five leading non-invasive or micro-invasive techniques for reducing localized subcutaneous adipose tissue,including deoxycholic acid injection,cryolipolysis,ultrasonic lipolysis,radiofrequency lipolysis and laser lipolysis.This review mainly summarizes the recent findings regarding the action mechanisms,clinical efficacy of and adverse reactions to non-invasive lipolysis techniques.
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BACKGROUND: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is a treatment modality that alleviates radicular pain by intermittently applying high-frequency currents adjacent to the dorsal root ganglion. There has been no comparative study on analgesic effect according to the position of the needle tip in PRF treatment. The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes of PRF according to the needle tip position. METHODS: Patients were classified into 2 groups (group IP [group inside of pedicle] and group OP [group outside of pedicle]) based on needle tip position in the anteroposterior view of fluoroscopy. In the anteroposterior view, the needle tip was advanced medially further than the lateral aspect of the corresponding pedicle in group IP; however, in group OP, the needle tip was not advanced. The treatment outcomes and pain scores were evaluated at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after applying PRF. RESULTS: At 4, 8, and 12 weeks, there were no significant differences between the successful response rate and numerical rating scale score ratio. CONCLUSIONS: The analgesic efficacy of PRF treatment did not differ with the needle tip position.
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Humans , Analgesics , Fluoroscopy , Ganglia, Spinal , Low Back Pain , Lumbosacral Region , Needles , Observational Study , Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment , Radiculopathy , Retrospective Studies , Spinal Nerve RootsABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effect of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) on the phenotypic transformation of the lumbar sympathetic ganglion (LSG) in the rats with diabetic neuropathic pain (PDN).Methods Twenty-four clean-grade healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 2 months,weighing 180-220 g,were divided into 4 groups (n =6 each) according to the method of random number table:control group (group C),group PDN,group PRF,and PRF control group (group PC).The PDN model was established by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin 60 mg/kg in anesthetized rats.Citrate-sodium citrate buffer 6 ml/kg was intraperitoneally injected in group C.Group PC only received radiofrequency needle puncture.PRF was performed on the right L3 LSG in group PRF.The mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (MWT) to yon Frey filament stimulation was measured before intraperitoneal injection (baseline,T0),before PRF and at 1,3,5,7 and 14 days after PRF.The rats were then sacrificed,and ipsilateral L3 LSGs were removed for determination of the expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and vesicle glutamate transporter2 (VGLUT2) in LSGs (by double immunofluorescent staining) and for examination of pathological changes (with a light microscope).The number of neurons expressing VGLUT2 was counted.Results Compared with group C,the MWT was significantly decreased at T1-6,and the number of neurons expressing VGLUT2 was increased at T6 in PDN,PC and PRF groups (P＜0.05).Compared with PDN and PC groups,the MWT was significantly increased at T2-6,and the number of neurons expressing VGLUT2 was decreased at T6 in group PRF (P＜0.05).TH expression in LSGs was found,and no VGLUT2 expression in LSGs was observed in group C,the expression of TH and VGLUT2 in LSGs was found in the other three groups,especially in PDN and PC groups,and most of the neurons expressing VGLUT2 expressed TH simultaneously.Conclusion The mechanism by which PRF mitigates PDN is related to inhibiting the phenotypic transformation of LSGs in the rats.
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Foi realizada uma pesquisa de opinião entre especialistas em "resurfacing" cutâneo com a finalidade de compararem-se custos e benefícios entre as técnicas de laser de CO2 totalmente ablativo, lasers fracionados ablativos, lasers fracionados não ablativos, radiofrequência fracionada ablativa, microagulhamento, dermabrasão, peelings médios e peelings de fenol- -óleo de cróton. A opção mais eficaz para tratamento de rugas estáticas faciais foi peeling de fenol-óleo de cróton, ranqueado em primeiro lugar por 71,4% dos experts, seguido de laser de CO2 totalmente ablativo, por 28,6%. Sobre "downtime", os procedimentos elencados com recuperação mais rápida foram microagulhamento e laser fracionado não ablativo, com 42,9% cada um, seguidos por radiofrequência fracionada ablativa, com 14,3%. O período para recuperação completa dos efeitos colaterais e adversos foi percebido como mais curto no microagulhamento por 50% dos experts. Sobre os custos operacionais, o procedimento menos custoso foram peelings médios, de acordo com a opinião de 71,4% dos especialistas. Tais resultados apontam para melhor custo/benefício de procedimentos como peelings químicos e microagulhamento, de acordo com a opinião dos 14 especialistas brasileiros que responderam ao questionário.
A survey on the opinion of specialists regarding skin resurfacing was performed, with the objective of comparing costs and benefits between the techniques: totally ablative CO2 laser, fractional ablative lasers, fractional non-ablative lasers, ablative fractional radiofrequency, microneedling, dermabrasion, medium peels, phenol-croton oil peels. The most effective option for the treatment of static wrinkles was the phenol-croton oil peel, in first place by 71.4% of the experts, followed by totally ablative CO2 laser, by 28.6%. Regarding downtime, procedures ranked as fastest recovery were microneedling and fractional non-ablative lasers, with 42.9% each, followed by ablative fractional radiofrequency, with 14.3%. Complete recovery period for side and adverse effects was perceived as shorter with microneedling by 50% of the experts. Regarding operating costs. The less costly procedure was medium peels, according to the opinion of 71.4% of the experts. Such results point towards a better cost/benefit of procedures such as chemical peels and micro-needling, according to the opinion of 14 Brazilian specialists who answered the questionnaire.
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Therapeutics , Phenol , Dermabrasion , LasersABSTRACT
While most benign hiccups can be controlled with empirical therapy, intractable hiccups lasting longer than one month tend to have significant adverse effects with obscure etiology. Treatment strategies for intractable hiccups have not been established. Only a few sporadic cases of bilateral phrenic nerve blockage have been reported. Here, we report a case of intractable hiccups that lasted five weeks in a 56-year-old male patient with a lung cancer above the right diaphragm. We hypothesized that his intractable hiccups were caused by irritation and mass effect caused by the lung cancer. We performed an ultrasound-guided right unilateral phrenic nerve pulsed radiofrequency treatment, and the patient's intractable hiccups were successfully managed without complication.
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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Diaphragm , Hiccup , Lung Neoplasms , Lung , Phrenic Nerve , Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment , UltrasonographyABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The effectiveness of turbinate surgery has been well demonstrated in allergic rhinitis refractory to medication. On the contrary, the efficacy of surgery in allergic rhinitis that responds to medication has not been assessed. The aim of this study was to determine the surgical outcomes in patients with allergic rhinitis responsive to medication. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: Patients with allergic rhinitis responsive to medication and those who had undergone coblation turbinate reduction were enrolled in this study. The visual analog scale was used to assess the allergic symptoms before treatment, during medication treatment as well as postoperatively at 6 and 12 months. In addition, the degree of patient satisfaction regarding the surgery was investigated postoperatively at 12 months. RESULTS: Twenty-four patients (mean age=33.6±14.9 years; men-to-women ratio=1:1) were included in this study. During the pretreatment period, all allergic symptoms significantly improved after treatment with both medication and surgery. At 6 months postoperatively, the degree of patients' allergic symptoms was lower than in those treated with medication. However, when compared at 12 months postoperatively, all the symptoms, excluding nasal obstruction, were not significantly different from those who received medication. Surveyed postoperatively at 12 months 54.2% of patients advocated for surgical treatment. CONCLUSION: Although surgery yielded better outcome than did medication during the early postoperative period, there was little difference in the outcome at 12 months postoperatively. Therefore, we need to be careful when choosing surgical intervention for patients with allergic rhinitis responsive to medication.
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Humans , Methods , Nasal Obstruction , Patient Satisfaction , Postoperative Period , Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment , Rhinitis, Allergic , Treatment Outcome , Turbinates , Visual Analog ScaleABSTRACT
Meralgia paresthetica (MP) is a sensory mononeuropathy, caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) of thigh. Patients refractory to conservative management are treated with various interventional procedures. We report the first use of extended duration (8 minutes) pulsed radiofrequency of the LFCN in a case series of five patients with refractory MP. Four patients had follow up for 1–2 years, and one had 6 months follow up. All patients reported remarkable and long lasting symptom relief and an increase in daily life activities. Three patients came off medications and two patients required minimal doses of neuropathic medications. No complications were observed.
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Humans , Analgesia , Catheter Ablation , Chronic Pain , Follow-Up Studies , Mononeuropathies , Neuralgia , Pain Management , Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment , ThighABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of microneedling radiofrequency in the treatment of facial acne scars.Methods A retrospective study was conducted.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,42 patients with acne scars receiving microneedling radiofrequency treatment (observation group) and 47 patients with acne scars treated with fractional CO2 laser (control group) in Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology were enrolled into this study from June 2016 to June 2017.Single-blind evaluation was conducted according to a four-grade scoring system and ECCA grading scale (échelle d'évaluation clinique des cicatrices d'acné) by two clinically experienced dermatologists to evaluate and compare the clinical efficacy between the 2 groups,based on the clinical photos before and after the treatment.Statistical analysis was done by using chi-square test,t test of two independent samples and paired Wilcoxon signed rank test.Results After treatment,no significant difference in the total response rate was observed between the observation group (92.9％,39 cases) and control group (89.4％,42 cases;x2 =0.042,P ＞ 0.05).Before the treatment,there was no significant difference in the ECCA score between the observation group (46.7 ± 16.3) and control group (45.7 ± 15.8,t =0.271,P ＞ 0.05).After the treatment,the ECCA score in the observation group and control group significantly decreased into 29.5 ± 15.1 and 31.3 ± 14.9 respectively (Z =-5.713,-6.086,respectively,both P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Microneedling radiofrequency is effective for the treatment of facial acne scars,with high safety and less injuries.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Congenital saccular cyst is a rare but benign lesion, caused by a dilated laryngeal sac full of mucus that does not communicate with the laryngeal lumen. Its definitive treatment is surgical according to the literature. Objective: To review the literature and report a case of congenital laryngeal saccular cyst, as well as its treatment by endoscopic approach and radiofrequency, which is most easily found in our country. Materials and methods: Presentation of a case report and literature review in PubMed and Tripdatabase using the described keywords. Results: This is a rare condition with an incidence of 1.82 cases per 100 000 live births. Diagnosis is achieved by laryngeal endoscopy, images or clinical review. The case reported here corresponds to a newborn patient with respiratory distress and stridor, who was diagnosed with laryngeal saccular cyst that was resected surgically by means of endoscopy and radiofrequency, with no subsequent recurrence. Discussion: Understanding this disease is highly important to achieve proper diagnosis and provide treatment using the resources available in our country, such as radiofrequency. Conclusions: Despite the lack of case reports, knowing the characteristics of congenital saccular cyst is necessary to indicate proper treatment based on the available resources. It is possible to perform endoscopic resection of this lesion if it is <3cm by means of radiofrequency, which is a safe and effective method.
RESUMEN Introducción. El quiste sacular congénito es una lesión rara, pero benigna, dada por la dilatación del sáculo laríngeo que se llena de moco y que no se comunica con el lumen laríngeo. Según la literatura, su tratamiento definitivo es quirúrgico. Objetivo. Realizar una revisión de la literatura y el reporte de un caso de quiste sacular laríngeo congénito y su tratamiento mediante abordaje endoscópico y uso de radiofrecuencia. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó la presentación del caso clínico y se llevó a cabo una revisión de la literatura en las bases de datos de Pubmed y Tripdatabase usando palabras claves descritas. Resultados. Esta patología es escasa, con una incidencia de 1.82 casos por 100 000 nacidos vivos. El diagnostico se realiza por medio de endoscopia laríngea, imágenes o revisión de la clínica. El caso expuesto es de una paciente recién nacida que presenta estridor y dificultad respiratoria y es diagnosticada con quiste sacular laríngeo, el cual es resecado de forma quirúrgica por medio de endoscopia con uso de radiofrecuencia. El procedimiento da como resultado la no reaparición del quiste. Conclusiones. Pese a no existir muchos reportes de caso, hay que conocer las características del quiste sacular congénito para poder realizar el tratamiento adecuado con los recursos disponibles. Es posible realizar resección endoscópica de esta lesión si es <3cm por medio de radiofrecuencia, un método seguro y eficaz.
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Humans , Cysts , Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment , Infant, Newborn , Catheter Ablation , LarynxABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the clinical response and adverse effects of radiofrequency on the urethral meatus in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women. Materials and Methods: This phase one study included ten women with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). The evaluation consisted of 1 hour Pad tests to quantify urine loss and to assess the degree of procedure satisfaction by using the Likert scale. To evaluate safety, we observed the number of referred side effects. Results: Average age was 53.10 years±7.08 years. In assessing the final Pad Test, 70% showed a reduction and 30% a worsening of urinary loss. Using the Pad Test one month later, there was a reduction in all patients (p=0.028). The degree of satisfaction was 90% and no side effects have been observed. One patient reported burning sensation. Conclusion: The treatment of SUI with radiofrequency on the urethral meatus has no adverse effects, being a low risk method that reduces urinary loss in women. However, to increase the validity of the study, larger clinical trials are warranted.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Aged , Urinary Incontinence, Stress/therapy , Electric Stimulation Therapy/methods , Radiofrequency Therapy , Radio Waves/adverse effects , Time Factors , Electric Stimulation Therapy/adverse effects , Treatment Outcome , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Introdução: As cicatrizes de acne deprimidas apresentam-se sempre como um desafio terapêutico. Lasers fracionados, abordagens cirúrgicas e peelings químicos têm tentado oferecer resultados cosméticos aceitáveis, mas continua difícil a escolha do tratamento ideal. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia da indução percutânea de colágeno com agulhas associada a radiofrequência pulsada com multiagulhas em cicatrizes de acne deprimidas. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo da segurança e efetividade da técnica mediante avaliação dos resultados por aplicação de questionário de satisfação aos pacientes e julgamento clínico e fotográfico pelo dermatologista. Resultados: Foram avaliados 13 pacientes com idade entre 21 e 37 anos, submetidos à associação, 100% dos quais relataram satisfação com os resultados, enquanto na avaliação comparativa das fotografias o índice de melhora foi de 50% em dois pacientes e de 70% em seis pacientes. Conclusão: Essa nova proposta terapêutica se apresenta como alternativa ao tratamento de cicatrizes de acne deprimidas.
Introduction: Depressed acne scars always arise as a therapeutic challenge. Fractional lasers, surgical approaches and chemical peels have attempted to offer acceptable aesthetic results, however it is still difficult to determine the ideal treatment. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Percutaneous Collagen Induction with needles (IPCA®) associated with Pulsed Radiofrequency with Multineedles (RFPM®) in depressed acne scars. Methods: Retrospective study of the safety and effectiveness of the technique through the evaluation of results based on a satisfaction questionnaire answered by the patients and the clinical and photographic assessment carried out by a dermatologist. Results: Thirteen patients (aged between 21 and 37 years) who had undergone the combination treatment were evaluated. All (100%) reported satisfaction with the outcomes, while in the comparative evaluation of photographs yielded an improvement rate of 50% in 2 patients and of 70% in 6 patients. Conclusion: This new therapeutic proposal arises as an alternative in the treatment of depressed acne scars.
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Objective To assess the effect of safflowerGualou-Gancao decoction combined with pulsed radio frequency for the patients with herpes zoster.Methods A total of 60 patients with herpes zoster were randomly divided into 2 groups, 30 in each. Both groups were treated with safflowerGualou-Gancao decoction, and the treatment group added Pulsed radio frequency at 3rd day. Both groups were treated 13 days. the VAS scale was used to evaluate the outcome of pain.Results The recovery rate of the treatment group was 83.3%(25/30), and the control group was 43.3%(13/30). The difference between two groups was sifnificant (χ2=8.648,P=0.003). The VAS scores at 9th day (4.4 ± 0.2vs .6.4 ± 0.1,t=48.990) 13th day (1.9 ± 0.2vs. 3.6 ± 0.1,t=41.641) in the treatment group were significantly lower than the control group (P<0.01),Conclusions The safflowerGualou-Gancao decoction combined with Pulsed radio frequency could relieve the pain and improve the clinical effect on the patients with herpes zoster.
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Objective To assess the effect of safflowerGualou-Gancao decoction combined with pulsed radio frequency for the patients with herpes zoster.Methods A total of 60 patients with herpes zoster were randomly divided into 2 groups, 30 in each. Both groups were treated with safflowerGualou-Gancao decoction, and the treatment group added Pulsed radio frequency at 3rd day. Both groups were treated 13 days. the VAS scale was used to evaluate the outcome of pain.Results The recovery rate of the treatment group was 83.3%(25/30), and the control group was 43.3%(13/30). The difference between two groups was sifnificant (χ2=8.648,P=0.003). The VAS scores at 9th day (4.4 ± 0.2vs .6.4 ± 0.1,t=48.990) 13th day (1.9 ± 0.2vs. 3.6 ± 0.1,t=41.641) in the treatment group were significantly lower than the control group (P<0.01),Conclusions The safflowerGualou-Gancao decoction combined with Pulsed radio frequency could relieve the pain and improve the clinical effect on the patients with herpes zoster.