Laparoscopic removal of an aberrant acupuncture needle in the gluteus that reached the pelvic cavity: a case report

Laparoscopic removal of an aberrant acupuncture needle in the gluteus that reached the pelvic cavity: a case report

Abstract Background Intrapelvic aberrant needles are rare in clinical practice. Long-term foreign bodies in the abdominal cavity may form granulation tissue or an abscess, and may cause organ injury. Therefore, such foreign bodies need prompt removal. Case presentation A 26-year-old male athlete was...

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Main Authors: Akira Yamamoto, Junichiro Hiro, Yusuke Omura, Takashi Ichikawa, Shozo Ide, Hiroki Imaoka, Hiromi Yasuda, Hiroyuki Fujikawa, Yoshiki Okita, Takeshi Yokoe, Masaki Ohi, Yuji Toiyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2021-02-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Aberrant needle
Acupuncture
Laparoscopic surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-020-01065-8
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