Intercostal nerve block

Intercostal nerve block
Intercostal nerves with the superficial muscles removed
ICD-9-CM04.81
MeSHD009407

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.

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