Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

The Korean Society of Anesthesiologists (대한마취통증의학회)
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Treatment of Postoperative Intractable Hiccup Patient with Unilateral Phrenic Nerve Block -A case report-

술 후 난치성 딸꾹질 환자에서의 일측 횡격막 신경차단 치료 -증례보고-

Choi, Gwang-Wook;Kwak, Kyung-Hwa;Jeon, Young-Hoon;Hong, Jung-Gil
최광욱;곽경화;전영훈;홍정길

  • Published : 20060500
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Abstract

Hiccup is caused by synchronous contractions of the diaphragmatic and intercostal muscles followed by the closure of the glottis. Intractable hiccup is defined as hiccup bouts lasting more than 48 hours or recurring despite various treatments. Recently we have experienced a case of postoperative intractable hiccup. We failed to stop intractable hiccup by pharmacological treatment, but succeeded by unilateral phrenic nerve block.

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