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Efficacy of Indwelling Trocar Therapy for Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Retrospective Study of an Acupuncture Method.
Abstract
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common complication of herpes zoster. As a kind of continuous acupuncture, indwelling trocar therapy (ITT) involves inserting a trocar into the skin and retaining the soft cannula in the body for 24 hours. However, the efficacy and safety of ITT on PHN require further verification.