Can Assoc Radiol J. 1991 Apr; 42(2): 139-40.

Pneumothorax resulting from acupuncture.

Gray R, Maharajh GS, Hyland R.

Department of Radiology, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ont.

The authors report two cases of pneumothorax secondary to lung puncture, which was caused by acupuncture needles. Radiologists should be alert to this possible cause of pneumothorax, particularly when needle fragments can be seen in radiographs of the soft tissues.