Secondary indicators
pain
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Secondary outcomes included (1) pain perception during treatment was assessed by patients themselves (or assisted by their families) after each treatment using visual analogue scale (VAS). Scores were marked on the ruler with cartoon icon of facial expressions, ranging from 0 to 10 where 0=painless and 10=most painful. Total score was collected after the treatment (ICLIT ranged from 0 to 30 points and SCIT ranged from 0 to 520 points); (2) safety assessment was performed for each treatment by using a safety score table to record both local and systemic adverse reactions during treatment in all patients.