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This case report aims to highlight the potential complications of acupuncture, specifically focusing on an abscess.

Acupuncture-Induced Abscess in the Retroperitoneal Cavity and Thigh Muscle: A Case Report

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This case report aims to highlight the potential complications of acupuncture, specifically focusing on an abscess.
Description of a case involving a large abscess resulting from acupuncture.
Treatment involved percutaneous catheter drainage and surgical incision.
Focus on serious adverse events related to acupuncture practices.
A large abscess was successfully drained using percutaneous catheter procedures.
Surgical incision and drainage were necessary for effective management.
Clinicians are prompted to consider potential risks associated with acupuncture.

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Case report reveals severe abscess from acupuncture indicating the need for careful monitoring.

Kim et al. (2023) studied this question.

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