Clinical Observation of Acupuncture in Treating Contracted Pelvic Outlet Syndrome

目的：观察解剖针剌法治疗盆腔出口狭窄综合征的临床疗效。方法：50例患者按就诊顺序分为治疗组27例和对照组23例。治疗组选阿是穴，采用多针、多层次或多角度的解剖针刺法；对照组选阿是穴、承扶、承山、阳陵泉，进针得气后接电针。每天治疗1次，治疗5次为一个疗程，治疗1～2个疗程后比较疗效。结果：治疗组首次镇痛效果及总体效果均优于对照组，P〈0．05。结论：解剖针刺法治疗盆腔出口狭窄综合征比电针更有优势。

Clinical observation of acupuncture in treating contracted pelvic outlet syndrome

Objective  To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of contracted pelvic outlet syndrome. Methods  Fifty subjects were randomized in visit sequence into two groups; treatment group in which 27 cases were treated by anatomical needling at Ashi points and control group in which 23 cases were treated by electroacupuncture at Ashi points, Chengfu (BL 50), Chengshan (BL 57) and Yanglingquan (GB 34); the treatment was given once a day and 5 treatments made up one course; the clinical efficacy was observed after 1–2 courses. Results  The first pain-easing effects and clinical efficacy were better in treatment group than in control group (P<0.05). Conclusion  Anatomical acupuncture has more advantages over electroacupuncture in the treatment of contracted pelvic outlet syndrome.