PMC9201402_01
The selected acupoints bilateral Tianshu (ST25), Zhongwan (CV12), Xiawan (CV10), Qihai (CV6), Guanyuan (CV4), bilateral Quchi (LI11), bilateral Hegu (LI4), bilateral Zusanli (ST36) and bilateral Sanyinjiao (SP6).
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Tianshu (ST25), Zhongwan (CV12), Xiawan (CV10), Qihai (CV6), Guanyuan (CV4), bilateral Quchi (LI11), bilateral Hegu (LI4), bilateral Zusanli (ST36), and bilateral Sanyinjiao (SP6) were pierced with stainless steel needles (0.25 mm x 40 mm, TianXie, China). The acupuncturist did not do any manipulations on the acupuncture needles and kept them for 25 min (Figure 1).
Timeline with relevant data from the episode of care.
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During the follow-up, the patient stated that the disease had not recurred for 1 year after discharge (Figure 2).