[Stopping persistent hiccups in the adult by endoscopic maneuver].
Thirty-four patients with persistent hiccups (median duration 10 days) were treated by gentle endoscopic massage of the region of the cardia. Hiccups stopped in all cases. Its early recurrence in one patient only required a second massage, which was also effective. This simple technique is recommended for the treatment of persistent hiccups.
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Service de médecine interne, CHU de Treichville, Abidjan Côte-d'Ivoire.
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Ouattara
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Diallo
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Adom
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Djakoure
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Yangni-Angate
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Kadjo
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D007560:Cote d'Ivoire / Q000453:epidemiology; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006606:Hiccup / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors