Publications by authors named "Kahori Oshima"
Article Synopsis
- IgG4-related disease is a systemic condition primarily affecting older men, often identified incidentally through CT scans, as many patients are asymptomatic or present with mild respiratory issues.
- A case involving a 74-year-old woman with previously diagnosed Mikulicz's disease showcased extensive nodules and edema in the airways, requiring specialized techniques for accurate biopsy.
- This case highlights the rarity of such presentations, stressing the necessity for differential diagnoses and the importance of endobronchial cryobiopsy for proper diagnosis of IgG4-related lung disease.
Background: Premedication with sedatives can decrease the discomfort associated with invasive anesthetic procedures. Some researchers have shown that acupressure on the acupuncture extra 1 point is effective for sedation. We investigated whether acupressure on the extra 1 point could alleviate the pain of needle insertion.
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