Iatrogenic bilateral pneumothorax arising from acupuncture: a case report.

Lee, W M; Leung, H B; Wong, W C · J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Acupuncture is often regarded as innocuous. However, its complication can be serious and deadly if unattended. We report a case of iatrogenic bilateral pneumothorax after acupuncture therapy. Setting up a government regulatory body and using needles with safety design can prevent further inadvertent incidences from occurring.

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