Bell麻痺に対する極超短波療法の経験 (内藤儁教授退官記念論文集)

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We tried a new therapic method, microwave irradiation, for the treatment of the patients with Bell's palsy expecting the improvement of circulatory metabolism in peripheral facial nerve regions by heating at deeper tissues. A patient was irradiated with 26 watts microwave apparatus at frequency of 2450MHz from side civix on the affected side toward vertebral artery and external carotid artery for 15 minutes, once or twice a day. This practice was continued over 10 days. Microwave irradiation was considered to improve blood flow in such arteries as vertebral, external carotid and those related arteriolas and veins.In the treatment, combined microwave and drug therapy of Bell's palsy initiated within 3 weeks after onset, cure was found in 35 cases (92%). No side effects were encountered with microwave treatment. Microwave treatment produced excellent effects when care was taken to prevent overheating. Simpleness of this method, a lower fee for such treatment and comfortable feeling for the patients during manipulation are definite merits.
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