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Persistent hiccups following cervical epidural steroid injection with betamethasone
Authors Ritz ML, Bailey C, Overstreet K, Gorlin A
Received 13 May 2018
Accepted for publication 15 August 2018
Published 11 October 2018 Volume 2018:11 Pages 263—264
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S174014
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Peer reviewers approved by Dr Amy Norman
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Editor who approved publication: Professor Ronald Prineas
Matthew L Ritz, Christopher Bailey, Katherine Overstreet, Andrew Gorlin
Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Abstract: Singultus (hiccups lasting longer than 48 hours) is a described complication following epidural steroid injections, sacroiliac joint injections, and facet joint injections. The underlying etiology is not completely understood, but it is a condition that can be distressing to patients. Our case presentation involves a 62-year-old male presenting for cervical epidural steroid injection. He subsequently developed persistent hiccups that resolved after medical therapy. When approaching these patients, it is critical to evaluate for potentially life-threatening etiologies before progressing down a treatment algorithm.
Keywords: singultus, epidural steroid injection, persistent hiccups, betamethasone
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