Progress of the application research of acupuncture anesthesia in thyroid surgery

Abstract

This article reviews the clinical studies on the application of acupuncture anesthesia in thyroid surgery over the past 5 years. Starting from the principle of acupuncture anesthesia, the authors explore the application of acupuncture anesthesia in thyroid surgery, its advantages and development. The summarized findings showed that acupuncture anesthesia has a better analgesic effect in thyroid surgery, which can reduce the occurrence of stress reactions, adverse reactions and complications, and is conducive to postoperative recovery. However, there is a lack of standardized operations. In the future, standardized operations can make acupuncture anesthesia more widely used and popularized.