Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology

The Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (대한임상신경생리학회)
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A Case of Pneumothorax after Needle Electromyography of Cervical Paraspinal Muscles

경추부 척추옆근육의 침근전도 검사 후 발생한 기흉 1예

  • Lee, Jee-Young (College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Hong, Yoon Ho (Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital)
  • 이지영 (서울대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실, 서울대학교병원 신경과) ;
  • 홍윤호 (서울대학교 보라매병원 신경과)
  • Published : 2006.06.30
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Abstract

Pneumothorax after needle electromyography is a rare complication, which usually associated with examination of diaphragmatic and intercostal muscles. However, by the literatures, it can also occur with supraspinatus, serratus anterior and paraspinal muscles. We experienced a case of pneumothorax after cervical paraspinal muscle needle electromyography. From the anatomical vulnerability of pneumothorax during needle insertion, we emphasized the importance of avoiding this complication.

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