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KMID : 0311120110520010207
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Yonsei Medical Journal
2011 Volume.52 No. 1 p.207 ~ p.209
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Hemopericardium Following Acupuncture
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Kim Jung-Heon
Kim Sun-Hyu
Lee Yong-Jik
Hong Jung-Seok
Ahn Ryeok
Hong Eun-Seog
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Abstract
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Acupuncture-related hemopericardium is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We describe a hemopericardium that occurred shortly after acupuncture in a 55-year-old woman. A chest CT scan and echocardiography revealed a hemopericardium, and pericardiocentesis was then immediately and successfully performed. Subsequently, her clinical course improved. This case increases the attention of emergency physicians for acupuncture-related complications, especially hemopericardium, and the necessity of rapid diagnosis and management.
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KEYWORD
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Acupuncture, hemopericardium, echocardiography, pericardio-centesis
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