Pneumothorax resulting from acupuncture.
The authors report two cases of pneumothorax secondary to lung puncture, which was caused by acupuncture needles. Radiologists should be alert to this possible cause of pneumothorax, particularly when needle fragments can be seen in radiographs of the soft tissues.
Gray
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Department of Radiology, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ont.
Maharajh
G S
GS
Hyland
R
R
D015667:Acupuncture Analgesia / Q000009:adverse effects; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055370:Lung Injury; D009339:Needles; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*