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Pneumothorax after acupuncture
Sofia Costa Corado1, Margarida Graça Santos2, Luísa Quaresma1
1Serviço de Cirurgia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.
BMJ Case Reports
|June 14, 2019
Summary
Pneumothorax, a rare but serious acupuncture complication, occurred in a 79-year-old woman after treatment for back pain. Awareness of potential adverse events is crucial for acupuncturists and clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Complementary Medicine
- Medical Complications
Background:
- Acupuncture is a widely adopted complementary therapy.
- Pneumothorax is a known, albeit rare, serious adverse event associated with acupuncture.
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A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
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Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
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