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A Retrospective Analysis of Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy For Overweight/Obesity
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[Objective] To retrospectively analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding therapy in treating overweight/obesity. [Methods] A total of 48 overweight/obese patients were treated with acupoint catgut embedding. Changes in body weight and body mass index (BMI) before and after treatment were observed, and intraoperative/postoperative adverse reactions were recorded. [Results] Both the effective rate and marked effectiveness of the acupoint catgut embedding therapy rate were favorable. [Conclusion] Acupoint catgut embedding therapy is safe and effective for treating overweight/obesity.
Title: A Retrospective Analysis of Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy For Overweight/Obesity
Description:
[Objective] To retrospectively analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding therapy in treating overweight/obesity.
[Methods] A total of 48 overweight/obese patients were treated with acupoint catgut embedding.
Changes in body weight and body mass index (BMI) before and after treatment were observed, and intraoperative/postoperative adverse reactions were recorded.
[Results] Both the effective rate and marked effectiveness of the acupoint catgut embedding therapy rate were favorable.
[Conclusion] Acupoint catgut embedding therapy is safe and effective for treating overweight/obesity.
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