A Case of Pneumothorax after Phrenic Nerve Block with Guidance of a Nerve Stimulator
The Korean Journal of Pain
;
: 105-107, 2011.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Hiccups have more than 100 etiologies. The most common etiology has gastrointestinal origins, related mainly to gastric distention and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Intractable hiccups are rare but may present as a severe symptom of various diseases. Hiccups are mostly treated with non-invasive or pharmacological therapies. If these therapies fail, invasive methods should be used. Here, we present a patient on whom we performed a blockage of the phrenic nerve with the guidance of a nerve stimulator. The patient also had pneumothorax as a complication. Three hours after intervention, a tube thoracostomy was performed. One week later, the patient was cured and discharged from the hospital. In conclusion, a stimulator provides the benefit of localizing the phrenic nerve, which leads to diaphragmatic contractions. Patients with thin necks have more risk of pneumothorax during phrenic nerve location.
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Assunto principal:
Nervo Frênico
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Pneumotórax
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Toracostomia
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Refluxo Gastroesofágico
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Contratos
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Soluço
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Pescoço
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de Prática Clínica
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Pain
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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