Intercostal nerve block
Intercostal nerve block (abbreviated ICNB) is a nerve block which temporarily or permanently interrupts the flow of signals along an intercostal nerve, usually performed to relieve pain.
Intercostal nerve block | |
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Intercostal nerves with the superficial muscles removed | |
ICD-9-CM | 04.81 |
MeSH | D009407 |
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