Unusual Onset of Singultus As A Rare Result of Epidural Steroid Injection at a Varied Vertebral Level: A Case Report
Shayla Mena,
Ashneel Raj,
William Caldwell
et al.
Abstract:Objective Cervical epidural steroid injections (ESI) can provide effective pain management for patients suffering from chronic neck pain due to degenerative disc disease or various pathological changes of the cervical spine. There are several rare adverse effects reported from interventional pain procedures, including persistent hiccups (singultus). Based on the limited number of cases with this adverse outcome, we propose a treatment algorithm for singultus after ESI (Fig. 3).Case Report: While rare, singultu… Show more
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