Research Article

Hemiparesis after Operation of Astrocytoma Grade II in Adults: Effects of Acupuncture on Sensory-Motor Behavior and Quality of Life

Table 3

Characteristics of patients that completed the study in 3 groups.

GroupsIA + SR SA + SR SR

Characteristics
Mean age (range), yr (25~65) (23~64) (20~62)
Gender (women/men)6/127/107/10
Side of hemiplegia (right/left)8/106/117/11
Extent of resection
 <50%565
 50–89% resection alone 445
 Macroscopic removal (>90%)978