Pseudoaneurysm of the Popliteal Artery: A Rare Sequela of Acupuncture

AUTOR(ES)

Kao, Chiung-Lun

RESUMO

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment that has proved effective in relieving pain of various origins. Pseudoaneurysm resulting from acupuncture is an extremely rare event. Only 4 patients treated surgically for such a condition have previously been reported in the world medical literature. We present the case of a patient who had a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery that resulted from acupuncture therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee. The patient was successfully treated by direct repair of the pseudoaneurysm. (Tex Heart Inst J 2002;29:126–9)

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