Cervical epidural abscess after cupping and acupuncture.

Autor: Lee JH, Cho JH, Jo DJ
Zdroj: Complementary Therapies in Medicine; Aug2012, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p228-231, 4p
Abstrakt: STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case report. OBJECTIVE: Report of an uncommon complication of cupping and acupuncture. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Epidural abscess after cupping and acupuncture therapies is quite rare. Only a few cases of epidural abscess after acupuncture have been reported. The present report describes a case of cervical epidural abscess that developed after cupping and acupuncture. METHODS: A 47-year-old woman presented with swelling and pain in the posterior nuchal region. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine revealed a well-enhanced epidural mass at the C1-C3 level that was determined to be an epidural abscess. RESULTS: The symptoms related to epidural abscess resolved after treatment with antibiotics. CONCLUSION: Although a rare complication, epidural abscess is a possibility when applying cupping and acupuncture. Therapists need to be aware of human anatomy in the vicinity of the puncture and must give continuous attention to hygiene throughout the procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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