Pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery: a rare sequela of acupuncture.
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.
Kao
Chiung-Lun
CL
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chang
Jen-Ping
JP
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000293:injuries*