Retroperitoneal abscess complicated by acupuncture: case report.
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.
Cho
Yong Pil
YP
Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan Medical College, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea. ypcho@gnah.co.kr
Jang
Hyuk Jai
HJ
Kim
Jee Soo
JS
Kim
Yong Ho
YH
Han
Myoung Sik
MS
Lee
Sung Gyu
SG
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D026881:Acupuncture; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D007710:Klebsiella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D007711:Klebsiella pneumoniae / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents