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A 36-year-old woman was scheduled for Cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. She was a carrier of hepatitis-B-virus and diabetic. She was complaining of low back pain. Spinal anesthesia was performed in the left lateral decubitus position. Because lumbar puncture in the midline was difficult, left paramedian approach was tried. Then she began to complain of right leg pain. Another attempt was made at other site, but her pain was not relieved. After confirming drop of blood-tinged cerebrospinal fluid, 0.3% dibucaine 2.0 ml was injected. Sensory anesthesia was assessed by pin-prick, but anesthesia was not effective. Then epidural catheter was inserted at Th12-L1 using median approach. She received 1.0% lidocaine 15 ml. However, sensory anesthesia was insufficient (Th4-Th12). Therefore O2-N2O was administered in addition to regional anesthesia. After the delivery, she still complained of low back pain. Later examination revealed metastatic bone tumor of L2 from hepatoma. This case suggests that in a patient with such incomplete spinal or epidural anesthesia and neurological finding, vertebral metastatic tumor should be ruled out.
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PMID:[A case of vertebral metastasis revealed by incomplete spinal analgesia for cesarean section]. 793 77

Recent papers, including a review conducted by van Tulder et al., have suggested that there is paucity of information as to the efficacy of acupuncture treatment. However, there has been a significant increase in the use of acupuncture therapy for treatment of various ailments, including lower back pain. Chiropractors, along with other health care professionals, are using acupuncture as an adjunct to their main therapeutic intervention as demonstrated by a recent survey by the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA). However, like many other interventions, including NSAIDs and spinal manipulations, signs of side effects should be monitored when acupuncture treatments are considered. Recent papers have noted such complications as pneumothorax and hepatitis following acupuncture treatments. A case is presented in which a patient, who received previous acupuncture treatments, presented to a chiropractic clinic complaining of low back and leg pain. Early recognition of potential complications after acupuncture treatment may minimize significant impairments and disability.
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PMID:Discitis in an adult following acupuncture treatment: a case report. 1754 24