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Journal of Integrative Medicine ›› 2015, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (1): 58-60.doi: 10.1016/S2095-4964(15)60150-9

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Symptomatic Tarlov cyst and electroacupuncture: More studies required

 Kwan Leung Chia   

  1. School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA5042, South Australia, Australia
  • Received:2014-09-17 Accepted:2014-10-13 Online:2015-01-10 Published:2015-01-15


Key words: Acupuncture therapy, Back pain, Tarlov cysts, Case reports

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