Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Electro-acupuncture for treating horse intestinal impaction
By Feng, K R·Published in The American journal of Chinese medicine·1981·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A method of electro-acupuncture treatment for equine intestinal impaction.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A new method using electro-acupuncture has been reported for treating intestinal impaction in horses, which is when their intestines become blocked. This technique involves inserting needles deeply and using a specific approach called "triple tetanic treatment." The researchers also talked about how this treatment might work to relieve the blockage. While the details of the study's results weren't provided, the treatment is being explored as a potential option for this condition in horses.
Abstract
A method of electro-acupuncture for treatment of intestinal impaction of the horse was reported. The unique technique of the treatment includes deep needle insertion and the "triple tetanic treatment." Possible mechanism of this form of treatment was discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7345923/