Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
- Volume 8 Issue 1
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- Pages.88-90
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- 2006
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- 2508-691X(pISSN)
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- 2508-6960(eISSN)
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) ;
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Hong, Yoon Ho
(Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital)
- Published : 2006.06.30
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.