A rare complication following combined dry needling and cupping therapy: Pneumothorax
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Emergency Medicine
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Liljana Mehmetaj
0000-0002-7049-9914
Türkiye
Publication Date
May 2, 2026
Submission Date
February 14, 2026
Acceptance Date
April 9, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 1