Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Causing Acute Hemoperitoneum from Direct Liver Injury

Authors

  • Edward Zhenyu Seah National University Hospital, National University Hospital Health System

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v17i8.5100

Keywords:

case report, emergency radiology, acupuncture, liver injury

Abstract

Traditional Chinese medicine is a popular form of complementary and/or alternative medicine in Southeast Asia, often incorporating acupuncture. Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into varied anatomical points on the body for the relief of a range of symptoms, such as musculoskeletal aches and pains. We present the first reported case of percutaneous liver injury secondary to acupuncture. We aim to familiarize readers with this rare and as-yet unreported case of intra-abdominal injury related to acupuncture, which is commonly practiced in many countries in Eastern and Southeast Asia.

Author Biography

Edward Zhenyu Seah, National University Hospital, National University Hospital Health System

Senior Resident from the Department of Diagnostic Imaging in the National University Hospital in Singapore
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Causing Acute Hemoperitoneum from Direct Liver Injury

Published

2023-08-15

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 8 (2023)

Section

Interventional Radiology

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