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Pneumothorax resulting from acupuncture.

R Gray1, G S Maharajh, R Hyland

  • 1Department of Radiology, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ont.

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
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Acupuncture needles can cause pneumothorax (collapsed lung) due to lung puncture. Radiologists should consider this possibility, especially if needle fragments are visible on X-rays.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Pulmonology
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

  • Pneumothorax is a serious condition involving lung collapse.
  • Acupuncture is a common traditional therapy.
  • Complications from acupuncture are rare but can occur.