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KMID : 0383820070630050444
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2007 Volume.63 No. 5 p.444 ~ p.448
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Two Cases of Iatrogenic Pneumothorax after Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) Therapy
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Son Jun-Gwang
Ju Jin-Young
Lim Jung-Hwan
Cho Gye-Jung
Chae Dong-Ryeol
Kim Kyu-Sik
Kim Yu-Il
Lim Sung-Chul
Kim Young-Chul
Oh In-Jae
Jeong Jong-Pil
Kim Soo-Ock
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Abstract
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Recently, intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) therapy is being increasingly used for musculoskeletal pain. This
procedure is generally regarded as a safe procedure for the general public. Some cases of iatrogenic pneumothorax
caused by acupuncture have been reported in the medical literature. However, a case of an IMS therapy associated
pneumothorax has not reported. We experienced two cases of iatrogenic pneumothorax after IMS therapy. A 62
year-old man received IMS therapy on the right shoulder due to posterior neck pain. After IMS therapy, acute
dyspnea and chest discomfort developed. The other patient was a 74 year-old woman who also received IMS
therapy. This patient experienced a nonproductive cough and acute dyspnea after the treatment. As the popularity
of this form of alternative medicine increases, we might expect to see more cases of iatrogenic pneumothorax.
Physicians should be aware of the adverse events associated with IMS therapy.
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KEYWORD
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Iatrogenic pneumothorax, Intra-muscular stimulation, IMS, therapy
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