Case series: acupuncture-related pneumothorax
ConclusionEmergency physicians should be vigilant of this potentially serious and life-threatening complication for anyone presenting with chest discomfort and/or breathlessness after recently undergoing acupuncture to ensure earlier diagnosis, management, and better patient outcome.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
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