J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.
2009 Nov;31(6):541-543.
Masticatory Space Abscess Induced by the Acupuncture: A Case Report and Review of Literatures
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- 1School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Korea.
- 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Korea. kimsg@gwnu.ac.kr
- 3Department of Dentistry, The Armed Forces Gangneung Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
- The masticatory space abscess caused by the acupuncture is a rare condition. A 27-year-old Korean man presented right buccal and submandibular space abscess induced by the acupuncture during his treatment of the temporomandibular disorder. The case was presented with review of literatures.
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