"Shiatsu sympathectomy": ICA dissection associated with a shiatsu massager

Neurology. 2002 Apr 23;58(8):1302-4. doi: 10.1212/wnl.58.8.1302.

Abstract

Carotid dissection is a well-described complication of head and neck trauma. Two cases of carotid dissection that occurred after use of shiatsu-type massagers are described. This potential cause should be considered when evaluating patients with idiopathic carotid dissection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / drug therapy
  • Carotid Artery Injuries / etiology*
  • Female
  • Headache / drug therapy
  • Headache / etiology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Massage / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck Pain / drug therapy
  • Neck Pain / etiology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Aspirin