title: Acupuncture-induced pneumothorax: the hidden complication.
abstract: Acupuncture can be associated with potentially life-threatening complications. Although rare, we feel that potential complications are not being conveyed to patients. We present a case of acupuncture-induced pneumothorax and describe some changes to acupuncture practice that we would like to see implemented.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Teaching Fellow, Education Centre, Hairmyers Hospital, UK Robert.brogan@nhs.net.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Brogan
authors.affiliation: Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Hairmyres Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mushtaq
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Emergency medicine; acupuncture; alternative medicine; consent; pneumothorax