Multiple retained acupuncture needle fragments

Vassiou, Katerina; Kelekis, Nikolaos; Fezoulidis, Ioannis

doi:10.1007/s00330-002-1631-8

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“…It is an improved form of needle- embedding therapy, which involves insertion of fine metal fragments into subcutaneous tissue in order to increase needle sensation and prolong the duration of stimulation [ 23 ]. Needle-embedding therapy is associated with serious complications such as needle migration and penetration of solid organs [ 20 , 24 ]. Replacing embedded needles with absorbable materials such as catgut eliminates the danger of needle retention.…”

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“…As described in a previous study, the dorsal hair of 8-week-old C57BL/6 mice, whose hair follicles were in the telogen phase of the hair growth cycle, were depilated to induce homogeneous anagen induction [ 20 ]. One day after removal of the dorsal hair, the mice in the negative and the positive control groups were treated with normal saline or 5% minoxidil, respectively, once a day for 16 days.…”

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The Success of Thread-embedding Therapy in Generating Hair Re-growth in Mice Points to Its Possibly Having a Similar Effect in Humans

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Objectives:Recently, thread-embedding therapy (TET) has been widely applied in Korean medicine for cosmetic purposes such as reducing skin wrinkles. An inserted thread was reported to have induced continuous stimulation, followed by support for connective tissue regeneration. However, the potential role of TET in hairgrowth has not yet been reported.Methods:We designed this study to evaluate whether TET has a hair-growth-promoting effect. C57 black 6 (C57BL/6) mice were divided into three groups: normal saline-treated, minoxidil-treated, and thread-embedded groups. Normal saline or 5% minoxidil was topically sprayed on the dorsal skin of the mice once a day for 16 days. Medical threads were embedded into the dorsal skin of the mice in a single application. Hair growth activity was evaluated by using dermoscopic and microscopic observations. Sections of the dorsal skin were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Expressions of bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), fibroblast growth factor-7 (FGF-7), and fibroblast growth factor-5 (FGF-5) were detected by using immunohistochemical staining. A reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis was adopted to measure the messenger RNA (mRNA) expressions of FGF-7 and FGF-5.Results:TET enhanced anagen development in the hair follicles of C57BL/6 mice. The expressions of BrdU and PCNA, both of which imply active cellular proliferation, were increased by using TET. Moreover, TET increased the expression of FGF-7, an anagen-inducing growth factor, while decreasing the expression of FGF-5, an anagen-cessation growth factor, both at the protein and the mRNA levels.Conclusion:TET enhanced hair re-growth in C57BL/6 mice. TET regulated the expressions of anagen-associated growth factors and activated the proliferation of hair follicular cells in depilated skin lesions. Considering its long-lasting effect, TET may be a good alternative therapeutic for the treatment of alopecia.

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The Success of Thread-embedding Therapy in Generating Hair Re-growth in Mice Points to Its Possibly Having a Similar Effect in Humans

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“…A semi-permanent form of acupuncture has been performed in the ear lobe ( 7 ). A Japanese form of acupuncture known as Hari involves the permanent placement of needles ( 1 , 4 , 8 ). These are said to provide a continuous stimulus to control pain ( 9 ).…”

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Permanently Retained Acupuncture Needles: Radiographic Findings and Case Report

Galbraith¹,

Richardson²

2006

Radiology Case Reports

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“…A few authors have reported finding needles in patients who underwent 'Hari' acupuncture. [6][7][8][9][10] This procedure is undertaken to improve one's general health, treat pain, paralysis or skin diseases. A spring-loaded syringe is used to inject the 1 cm needles along predefined meridians, resulting in dozens of needles permanently placed anywhere in the body.…”

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An Acupuncture Needle Remaining in a Lung for 17 years: Case Study and Review

Lewek

Kardas

2012

Acupunct Med

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The case of a 67-year-old patient with an acupuncture needle remaining in his left lung is described. This foreign body was a remnant of a procedure performed by a doctor 17 years previously for osteoarthritic back pain. On the basis of this case, a review was performed of literature available in the PubMed database dealing with acupuncture needles remaining in a patient's body. A total of 25 articles were found. The articles describe needles found in the bladder, shoulder girdle, spinal cord, right ventricle, L5 nerve root, medulla oblongata, skin, carpal tunnel, nuchal and occipital area, calf and paraspinal muscle. Migration of needle fragments to the liver, pancreas, stomach, colon, breast, kidney, muscles, and spinal cord has been reported in the literature. In cases where patients were operated on, the needles were removed without subsequent complications and the patients recovered fully.

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Multiple retained acupuncture needle fragments

Cited by 15 publications

References 5 publications

The Success of Thread-embedding Therapy in Generating Hair Re-growth in Mice Points to Its Possibly Having a Similar Effect in Humans

The Success of Thread-embedding Therapy in Generating Hair Re-growth in Mice Points to Its Possibly Having a Similar Effect in Humans

Permanently Retained Acupuncture Needles: Radiographic Findings and Case Report

An Acupuncture Needle Remaining in a Lung for 17 years: Case Study and Review

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