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Therapeutic Effects of Saireito (Chai-Ling-Tang), a Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, on Lymphedema Caused by Radiotherapy : A Case Series Study
Joint Authors
Ogawa, Keiko
Nagai, Aiko
Shibamoto, Yuta
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite the development of radiotherapy machines and technologies, a proportion of patients suffer from radiation-induced lymphedema.
Saireito (SRT) is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine that has been used for treating edema and inflammation in conditions such as nephritic disease.
This study investigated the effect of SRT on lymphedema caused by radiotherapy.
Four patients were treated with SRT at a dose of 9 g/day.
The severity of lymphedema was evaluated using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4 and Numerical Rating Scale before and after SRT treatment.
After the treatment with SRT, 2 of 4 patients (50%) showed apparent improvement in lymphedema.
One of the cases had difficulty in wearing the custom-made thermoplastic cast, but after SRT administration, he could wear the mask easily.
One case decided to stop taking SRT 3 days after initiation because cough and fever appeared.
In conclusion, it is important to control the side effects of radiotherapy, which leads to improved tumor control rates.
Prospective randomized studies are necessary to confirm the findings of this case series study.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nagai, Aiko& Shibamoto, Yuta& Ogawa, Keiko. 2013. Therapeutic Effects of Saireito (Chai-Ling-Tang), a Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, on Lymphedema Caused by Radiotherapy : A Case Series Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456646
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nagai, Aiko…[et al.]. Therapeutic Effects of Saireito (Chai-Ling-Tang), a Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, on Lymphedema Caused by Radiotherapy : A Case Series Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456646
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nagai, Aiko& Shibamoto, Yuta& Ogawa, Keiko. Therapeutic Effects of Saireito (Chai-Ling-Tang), a Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, on Lymphedema Caused by Radiotherapy : A Case Series Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456646
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456646