Intractable hiccups after VNS implantation: a case report
Abstract Background Hiccups (medically termed, “singultus”), when intractable, can cause significant medical consequences such as aspiration, malnutrition, and depression, leading to poor quality of life. Several case reports have shown that vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) implantation can help treat c...
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BMC
2023-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Neurology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03352-x |