Permanently imbedded subcutaneous acupuncture needles: radiographic appearance.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1991
Abstract
During the evaluation of a victim of a motor vehicle accident, routine radiographs of the patient's cervical spine, chest, and pelvis revealed multiple radiopaque foreign bodies along his posterior neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Repeat examination of the patient disclosed no evidence of foreign bodies. Further questioning revealed that the patient had received acupuncture therapy five years earlier in Korea. We discuss the radiographic findings of permanently imbedded subcutaneous acupuncture needles and their differential diagnosis. The medical complications of acupuncture are reviewed.
Volume
20
Issue
9
First Page
1025
Last Page
1026
ISSN
0196-0644
Published In/Presented At
Hollander, J. E., Dewitz, A., & Bowers, S. (1991). Permanently imbedded subcutaneous acupuncture needles: radiographic appearance. Annals of emergency medicine, 20(9), 1025–1026. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0196-0644(05)82986-5
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
1877770
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article