Minerva Med. 1983 Nov; 74(42): 2541-6.

[Duodenal ulcer. Gastroscopic aspects before and after acupuncture treatment]

Salvi E, Pistilli A, Romiti P, Bedogni G, Pedrazzoli C.

4 cases of duodenal ulcer, diagnosed by gastroscopic examinations three of which were already treated medically with insufficient results, are presented. Acupuncture was carried out several times (about 5 to 7) during 1-2 months and gave rise to a complete disappearance of the clinical symptoms and complete healing of the former lesion was diagnosed through gastroscopy