Development of an ultrasound-imaging procedure and acquisition of ultrasound images of acupuncture points for safety and accuracy of needle insertion

Background: Acupuncture is a relatively safe, commonly used âalternativeâ medical treatment for various symptoms. However, adverse effects can occur, including trauma, pneumothorax, and central-nervous-system injury. Our objective was to develop a reliable and practical procedure for ultrasound imag...

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Published in:	Integrative Medicine Research
Main Authors:	Sungha Kim, Sanghun Lee, Won-Bae Ha, Jung-Han Lee, Hyun-Jong Jung, Hong-Min Chu, Seung-Bum Yang, Sunmi Choi, Mi Ju Son, Jae Hyo Kim, Youngju Jeon
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2017-12-01
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422017301415