Phrenic nerve block with ultrasound-guidance for treatment of hiccups: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Persistent hiccups can be more than a simple and short-lived nuisance and therefore sometimes call for serious consideration. Hiccupping episodes that last only a few minutes may be annoying, but persistent hiccups may initiate man...

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Main Authors: Pyylampi Ville, Kuusniemi Kristiina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/493