Rev Pneumol Clin. 1984 ; 40(3): 197-9.

[A new iatrogenic pathology: pneumothorax after acupuncture]

Henneghien C, Bruart J, Remacle P.

Since 1974 a few cases of pneumothorax after acupuncture have been reported. We report a new case of complete pneumothorax after insertion of needles in the chest wall.