1. Cervico-Thoracic Epidural Abscesses Following Acupuncture Therapy - An Uncommon but Potentially Devastating Complication
- Author
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Seang Beng Tan, Poh Ling Fong, Jeremy Keng Meng Goh, Nicholas Eng Meng Yeo, Wai Mun Yue, and Mashfiqul Arafin Siddiqui Mohammad
- Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty ,Epidural abscess ,business.industry ,Acupuncture treatment ,medicine.disease ,Spinal epidural abscess ,Surgery ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Thoracic epidural ,medicine ,Acupuncture ,Acupuncture therapy ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Abscess ,business ,Complication ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery - Abstract
We present a case report of a 56-year-old woman with cervical and thoracic epidural abscesses shortly after having received acupuncture treatment. The aim of this case report is to highlight a case of epidural abscesses following acupuncture. Epidural abscesses are rare complications of acupuncture treatment, which can potentially have significant neurological and functional consequences. Prompt detection and management of the condition can prevent or reduce permanent disabilities. Individuals who undergo regular acupuncture therapy should be made aware of this possible complication.
- Published
- 2016