phrenic

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She explained in a social media post that her husband's procedure had "blocked" one of his phrenic nerves.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

After the operation, doctors will assess whether Bolsonaro can undergo an additional procedure: blockage of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm, for recurrent hiccups, Birolini said.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

We suspect that gargling and dry sugar both stimulate the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Mr Hucknall, from Wilford, remains under observation after a respiratory consultant found the virus had damaged his lung and the phrenic nerve controlling the diaphragm.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2021

Care must be taken not to injure the important nerves, particularly the accessory, the vagus, and the phrenic.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis