Vagal nerve stimulation for intractable hiccups is not a panacea: a case report and review of the literature.

Sanjeet S GrewalAndrea C AdamsJamie J Van Gompel

Published in: The International journal of neuroscience (2018)

Intractable idiopathic hiccups continue to present a significant challenge for physicians and patients. While vagal nerve stimulation is a potentially beneficial therapy, it is not effective in all patients with central idiopathic intractable hiccups.

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