An Unexpected Complication of Traditional Thai Massage

Authors

  • Nitipatana Chierakul Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Decho Jakarapanichakul Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Teeravit Phanchaipetch Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

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Abstract

Traditional massage is one of the art of the Thai people, but its application in an inappropriate situation or with incorrect technique may contribute to severe complications. we report a 46-year-old man who was massaged by his nephew in oreder to relieve an aching right leg. Unfortunately, he developed a deep venous thrombosis with subsequent acute pulmonary embolism. Emergency embolectomy was performed because the thrombus engaged into the left heart through the foramen ovale.

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Published

01-03-2003

How to Cite

Chierakul, N. ., Jakarapanichakul, D. ., & Phanchaipetch, T. . (2003). An Unexpected Complication of Traditional Thai Massage. Siriraj Medical Journal, 55(3), 167–170. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245394

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 3 (2003): March

Section

Interdepartment Conference

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