title: Managing persistent hiccups in advanced cancer 1: physiology.
abstract: This is the first in a two-part unit on persistent hiccups in advanced cancer. It discusses the incidence, causes, physiology and adverse effects of hiccups. Persistent hiccups are a rare occurrence in patients with advanced forms of cancer. However, when they do occur, they can have a significant impact on patients' quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Ty Olwen Palliative Care Service, Morriston Hospital, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Colin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Perdue
authors.forename: Eleri
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lloyd Ash
mesh_terms: D006606:Hiccup / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D014481:United States