Retroperitoneal Abscess Complicated by Acupuncture: Case Report.
10.3346/jkms.2003.18.5.756
- Author:
Yong Pil CHO
1
;
Hyuk Jai JANG
;
Jee Soo KIM
;
Yong Ho KIM
;
Myoung Sik HAN
;
Sung Gyu LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan Medical College, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea. ypcho@gnah.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acupuncture;
Complications;
Retroperitoneal Space;
Abscess
- MeSH:
Abdominal Abscess/radiography;
*Acupuncture;
Acupuncture Therapy/*adverse effects;
Anti-Bacterial Agents/*therapeutic use;
Diabetes Mellitus/complications;
Human;
Klebsiella Infections/*diagnosis/therapy;
Klebsiella pneumoniae/*metabolism;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Sepsis/diagnosis;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2003;18(5):756-757
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
With acupuncture treatment becoming an increasingly popular analgesic, there have been increasing reports on its associated complications. Although pneumothorax is the most frequently reported injury caused by acupuncture needles, infectious complications may not be uncommon. Most infectious complications show less serious clinical manifestations than pneumothorax, but retroperitoneal or intraabdominal abscess caused by acupuncture may be much more serious conditions. We experienced a 56-yr-old male diabetic patient presenting with serious retroperitoneal abscess after acupuncture treatments. Emergency operative drainage with adequate antibiotic therapy was performed. Bacterial culture of blood and closed pus specimens recovered Klebsiella pneumoniae. In addition to application of better knowledge on anatomy, appropriate antiseptic practice by practitioners will reduce many serious complications associated with acupuncture.
