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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Main Authors: Lei Liu, Dong-Jie Ma, Ying-Zhi Qin, Hongsheng Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02502-7