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Pneumothorax During Cervical Paraspinal Muscle Electromyography: A Case Report
Muniba Fayyaz1, Rollin J Hawley2
1Internal Medicine, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Cureus
|September 11, 2018
Summary
Needle electromyography (EMG) can rarely cause pneumothorax. This case report details a patient who developed pneumothorax after cervical paraspinal EMG, highlighting a potentially life-threatening complication.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
- Medical Procedures
Background:
- Needle electromyography (EMG) is a standard diagnostic tool for neuromuscular disorders.
- The procedure involves inserting needle electrodes to measure muscle electrical activity.
- While generally safe, rare complications like pneumothorax can occur.
Observation:
- A case of right-sided pneumothorax is reported following needle EMG.
- The complication arose from needle insertion into the right cervical paraspinal muscle.
- A 49-year-old female patient experienced this adverse event.
Findings:
- The patient developed a life-threatening pneumothorax secondary to the EMG procedure.
- The pneumothorax was successfully treated, and the patient recovered.
- A preventative technique for this complication is discussed.
Implications:
- Highlights the risk of pneumothorax during needle EMG, particularly in cervical paraspinal regions.
- Emphasizes the importance of awareness and preventative measures for clinicians.
- Contributes to the literature on rare but serious complications of EMG procedures.
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