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Some studies report that sympathectomy relieves causalgia in as many as 75% of cases.
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What are the normal results of sympathectomy?
Sympathectomy relieves hyperhidrosis in more than 90% of cases and causalgia in up to 75% of cases. The less invasive procedures cause very little scarring.
What is the probable cost of undergoing endoscopic thoracoscopic sympathectomy?
cost of a sympathectomy
What is sympathectomy?
Sympathectomy is a surgical procedure that destroys nerves in the sympathetic nervous system.
Which segment should be saved during a lumbar sympathectomy?
The spinal cord segments should be saved during a lumbar sympathectomy.
What are some reasons for performing a sympathectomy?
Sympathectomy is performed to relieve intermittent constricting of blood vessels (ischemia ) when the fingers, toes, ears, or nose are exposed to cold (Raynaud's phenomenon).
What has the author H S Carter written?
H. S. Carter has written: 'On causalgia and allied painful conditions due to lesions of peripheral nerves' -- subject(s): Causalgia, Nerves, Peripheral, Peripheral Nerves, Wounds and injuries
How is sympathectomy used for hyperhidrosis?
Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis is accomplished by making a small incision under the armpit and introducing air into the chest cavity. The surgeon inserts a fiberoptic tube (endoscope) that projects an image of the operation on a video screen.
Persistent severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is known as?
causalgia
What is the medical term meaning surgical excision of a portion of the sympathetic nervous system?
This is known as a sympathectomy
How is hyperhidrosis of the palms cured?
The only permanent cure for hyperhidrosis of the palms is a surgical procedure known as a sympathectomy
What has the author John Alexander Walton Bingham written?
John Alexander Walton Bingham has written: 'Post-amputation pain and causalgia'
What is the Medical term meaning skin cancer?
Causalgia is the medical term meaning burning pain: algia~pain, Caus/o~burning
