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Two Cases of Iatrogenic Pneumothorax after Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) Therapy  

Son, Jun Gwang (Department of Internal Medicine, Seonam University Medical School)
Oh, In Jae (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Jeong, Jong Pil (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Kim, Soo Ok (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Ju, Jin Yung (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Lim, Jung Hwan (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Cho, Gye Jung (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Chae, Dong Ryeol (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Kim, Kyu Sik (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Kim, Yu Il (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Lim, Sung Chul (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Kim, Young Chul (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School)
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases / v.63, no.5, 2007 , pp. 444-448 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Iatrogenic pneumothorax; Intra-muscular stimulation (IMS) therapy;
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