Homotopic reduction of laser evoked potential amplitude and laser ‐pain rating by abdominal acupuncture

ConclusionOur findings showing an AA effect on LEP components to both the ipsilateral and contralateral region homotopic to the treated area, without any LEP change to stimulation of a heterotopic region, suggest that the AA analgesia is mediated by a segmental spinal mechanism.

Source: European Journal of Pain - December 1, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Massimiliano Valeriani, Stefano Liguori, Catello Vollono, Elisa Testani, Sergio Bangrazi, Filomena Petti, Aldo Liguori, Marco Germanotta, Luca Padua, Costanza Pazzaglia Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research