Intrapulmonary migration of a fractured acupuncture needle: a case report
Abstract Background Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medical treatment, has been gaining popularity over the years. However, it also presents certain risks. We report a case of a patient who discovered a foreign body in their lung several years after undergoing acupuncture. Case presentation A mid...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02502-7 |