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KMID : 0615720160330040213
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2016 Volume.33 No. 4 p.213 ~ p.218
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A Case Report on Pneumothorax Caused by Interscapular Area Acupuncture
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Sung Hee-JIn
Lim Su-Sie
Choi Hyun-Young
Lee Eun-Yong
Roh Jeong-Du
Lee Cham-Kyul
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the case prognosis and evaluate treatment and prevention of pneumothorax after acupuncture treatment.
Methods: A 32-year-old slender male complained of pain in the interscapular area. As a result, acupuncture needling and manual technique were performed to trigger the points of trapezius and rhomboid muscles. After this, chest pain and dyspnea occurred. Pneumothorax was confirmed by chest radiography and symptom progression was observed for 14 days while high pressure oxygen was administered.
Results: The chest pain disappeared after 4 days of pneumothorax, and most of the related symptoms disappeared after 14 days.
Conclusions: For acupuncture treatment to the interscapular area, the depth and manual technique should be carefully performed.
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KEYWORD
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Acupuncture, Pneumothorax, Side effect
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