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Acupuncture gone awry: surgical management of a popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm with concurrent abdominal aortic aneurysm

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysms are rare, especially from acupuncture-related trauma. We report a 67-year-old male with hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), who developed a popliteal pseudoaneurysm after acupuncture. Imaging confirmed the pseudoaneurysm and a 55 mm AAA. Urgent surgical repair with a Gore-Tex graft led to a smooth recovery. This case emphasizes the vascular risks of acupuncture and the importance of early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, and personalized follow-up in patients with complex comorbidities.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae837

Authors: Sebastian Asteguieta, Carlos Diaz Q, Luis P Jacobs, Kelly Villeda, Sebastian Estrada

Institution: Universidad Francisco Marroquín

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050