Clinical effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of irradiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review.

Authors
O'Sullivan, E M
Higginson, I J
Affiliation
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Cork University Dental School and Hospital, UCC, Wilton, Cork 9999, Ireland. eleanor.osullivan@ucc.ie
Issue Date
2010-12
MeSH
Acupuncture Points
Acupuncture Therapy
Cranial Irradiation
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Humans
Quality of Life
Radiation Injuries
Safety Management
Saliva
Salivary Glands
Severity of Illness Index
Xerostomia

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Clinical effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of irradiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review. 2010, 28 (4):191-9 Acupunct Med
Journal
Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10147/124584
DOI
10.1136/aim.2010.002733
PubMed ID
21062848
Abstract
Limited evidence suggests that acupuncture is beneficial for irradiation-induced xerostomia. Although current evidence is insufficient to recommend this intervention, it is sufficient to justify further studies. Highlighted methodological limitations must be dealt with.
Item Type
Article
Language
en
ISSN
0964-5284
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