Two Cases of Iatrogenic Pneumothorax after Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) Therapy.
10.4046/trd.2007.63.5.444
- Author:
Jun Gwang SON
1
;
In Jae OH
;
Jong Pil JEONG
;
Soo Ok KIM
;
Jin Yung JU
;
Jung Hwan LIM
;
Gye Jung CHO
;
Dong Ryeol CHAE
;
Kyu Sik KIM
;
Yu Il KIM
;
Sung Chul LIM
;
Young Chul KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seonam University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Iatrogenic pneumothorax;
Intra-muscular stimulation (IMS) therapy
- MeSH:
Acupuncture;
Aged;
Complementary Therapies;
Cough;
Dyspnea;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Musculoskeletal Pain;
Neck Pain;
Pneumothorax*;
Shoulder;
Thorax
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2007;63(5):444-448
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
