Medulla oblongata injury caused by an acupuncture needle; warning for serious complications due to a common method of alternative medicine

J Neurol. 2011 Nov;258(11):2093-4. doi: 10.1007/s00415-011-6072-3. Epub 2011 May 5.

Authors

Syunsuke Fukaya, Toshikazu Kimura, Shigeo Sora, Akio Morita

PMID: 21544563
DOI: 10.1007/s00415-011-6072-3

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports
Letter

MeSH terms

Acupuncture Therapy / adverse effects*
Acupuncture Therapy / instrumentation*
Adult
Humans
Male
Medulla Oblongata / injuries*
Neck Pain / therapy
Needles / adverse effects*