Case Report: Quantitative and qualitative evaluation for electroacupuncture combined with moxibustion in the treatment of recalcitrant low anterior resection syndrome - Summary - MDSpire
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Case Report: Quantitative and qualitative evaluation for electroacupuncture combined with moxibustion in the treatment of recalcitrant low anterior resection syndrome
To evaluate the efficacy of electroacupuncture combined with moxibustion therapy for managing refractory low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) in a patient post-rectal cancer surgery.
Key Findings:
LARS score decreased from 34 to 11 after treatment.
Daily defecation frequency reduced from 13-15 to 3-4 episodes.
Improved urgency tolerance from <1 min to 10 min.
Fecal leakage frequency decreased from ≥1 daily to <1 weekly.
Therapeutic effects partially relapsed at 3 months but stabilized at a minor LARS level (score 24) at 1-year follow-up.
Interpretation:
The combination of electroacupuncture and moxibustion shows promise for short-term symptom management in refractory LARS, indicating a potential alternative treatment approach, but further research is needed to validate these findings.
Limitations:
Single case study limits generalizability.
Short follow-up period for assessing long-term efficacy.
Lack of control group.
Conclusion:
This case report provides initial evidence for the effectiveness of combined electroacupuncture and moxibustion in managing refractory LARS, warranting further high-quality research.
