Objective: To investigate the clinical effectiveness of electroacupuncture therapy (EAT) in combination with liver artery intubation chemotherapy for massive liver cancer.
Methods: A total of 106 patients were divided into 3 groups. In group A, patients underwent EAT in combination with invasive therapy. In group B, patients received EAT alone. In group C, patients underwent invasive therapy of liver artery intubation chemotherapy. In groups A and B, subcostal oblique incision was performed to expose liver cancer, and electrodes were inserted into the tumor under direct vision. In group A, liver artery intubation was performed during operation. After operation, chemotherapy was given from the tube. Liver artery intubation chemotherapy was performed only in group C.
Results: The effective rate was 73.7% (28/38), 55.6% (20/36) and 28.1% (9/32) in groups A, B and C, respectively.
Conclusions: The effect of electro acupuncture therapy in combination with liver artery intubation chemotherapy achieves the best results. Therefore, it is an effective therapy for massive liver cancer.