Phrenic Nerve Block for Diaphragmatic Pain: Case Report.
A A Pract
; 18(7): e01816, 2024 Jul 01.
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| ID: mdl-39008447
ABSTRACT
Referred chronic shoulder pain may arise from diaphragmatic irritation. It can potentially be alleviated by blockade of the phrenic nerve. There is literature describing its use in acute pain conditions; yet for chronic pain, there are no reports. We present 2 cases of chronic diaphragmatic irritation causing ipsilateral referred shoulder pain. Patients experienced significant pain relief and a reduction in opioid consumption after receiving an ultrasound-guided phrenic nerve block. While the phrenic nerve block shows promise for pain relief, carefully evaluating its benefits and risks is recommended before considering its application in selected cases.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Nervio Frénico
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Dolor de Hombro
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Bloqueo Nervioso
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
A A Pract
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Tailandia
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos