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Pseudoaneurysm of the Popliteal Artery: a Rare Sequela of Acupuncture

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Journal Tex Heart Inst J
Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases
Date 2002 Jun 22
PMID 12075870
Citations 7
Authors
Chiung-Lun Kao
Jen-Ping Chang
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Abstract

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment that has proved effective in relieving pain of various origins. Pseudoaneurysm resulting from acupuncture is an extremely rare event. Only 4 patients treated surgically for such a condition have previously been reported in the world medical literature. We present the case of a patient who had a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery that resulted from acupuncture therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee. The patient was successfully treated by direct repair of the pseudoaneurysm.

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