Winging of the scapula: An unusual complication of needle thoracocentesis.
Needle thoracocentesis is a common interventional procedure and is generally considered to be safe. Major complications associated with this procedure are uncommon. Here we describe a rare instance of winging of the scapula following needle thoracocentesis.
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, UK. sfaruqi@doctors.net.uk
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009339:Needles / Q000009:adverse effects; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*; D013900:Thoracic Nerves / Q000293:injuries*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods