Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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Cross-sectional Observation of the Sequelae of Peripheral Facial Palsy

구안와사 후유증의 분포와 인식도에 대한 단면조사

  • Yin, Chang-shik (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Kang, Mi-kyeong (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Jong-deok (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Hong, Jang-mu (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Seo, Dong-min (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Woo, Hyun-su (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Hyun-jong (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Ha, Ji-young (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Kang, Jung-won (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Park, Sang-min (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Seo, Byung-kwon (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Jung, In-tae (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Sang-hoon (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Koh, Hyung-kyun (Department of Acupuncture, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University)
  • 인창식 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 강미경 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 김종덕 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 홍장무 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 서동민 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 우현수 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이현종 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 하지영 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 강중원 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 박상민 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 서병관 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 정인태 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이상훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 고형균 (경희대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실)
  • Received : 2003.05.12
  • Accepted : 2003.05.17
  • Published : 2003.06.20
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Abstract

Background : Sequelae symptoms of peripheral facial palsy include not only partial recovery of the paretic muscles but contracture, spasm, synkinesis and atrophy which cause significant functional, esthetic, and psychosocial disturbances to the lives of patients. Objective : This study is to investigate the prevalence, time of onset, patient's self assessment on the degree of understanding of the sequelae and the association of the degree of palsy with the appearance of sequelae. Methods : 106 patients with peripheral facial palsy were sequentially interviewed and examined. Results : 29 patients(27.4%) of 106 patients showed sequelae symptoms, of whom 19 patients(65.5%) showed sequelae symptoms during 4 to 6 months after the onset of palsy. The degree of understanding on the sequelae at the time of interview showed improvement compared to that at the time of first consultation to any physician but not to reach an sufficient understanding. No relation between the degree of palsy and the appearance of sequelae was observed.

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