The Laryngoscope
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Review Meta Analysis
Can perioperative acupuncture reduce the pain and vomiting experienced after tonsillectomy? A meta-analysis.
Acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain, nausea, and vomiting. However, its use alongside surgical interventions remains a novel practice, despite the increasing applications of alternative medicine. The goal of this meta-analysis was to perform a systematic review of the literature addressing the effect of acupuncture on postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting following tonsillectomy. ⋯ NA. Laryngoscope, 126:608-615, 2016.