Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) of the phrenic nerve for intractable hiccups: a novel use case report
This novel application of phrenic nerve PNS highlights its potential as a therapeutic strategy for intractable hiccups, underscoring their pathophysiologic involvement of the diaphragm and respiratory muscles. The findings suggest that phrenic nerve PNS could offer a viable treatment option for patients unresponsive to conventional therapies, warranting further research to establish its long-term efficacy and safety.
Authors
- David S. Jevotovsky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0236-2600)
- Bryan J. Marascalchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6554-2420)
- Michael F. Suarez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5918-2756)
- Harman Chopra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1574-278X)
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Johns Hopkins Medicine (US)
- NYU Langone Health (US)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
- Published
- 2024-08-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2024-105796
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.33