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What are the alternatives to LASIK?
Nonsurgical alternatives to LASIK are contact lenses and eyeglasses
What is the probable cost of undergoing endoscopic thoracoscopic sympathectomy?
cost of a sympathectomy
What are nonsurgical cancer treatments?
These treatments include systematic chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and radiotherapy as alternatives or adjunctive therapy for patients with cancer.
What is sympathectomy?
Sympathectomy is a surgical procedure that destroys nerves in the sympathetic nervous system.
How effective is sympathectomy for causalgia?
Some studies report that sympathectomy relieves causalgia in as many as 75% of cases.
Which segment should be saved during a lumbar sympathectomy?
The spinal cord segments should be saved during a lumbar sympathectomy.
What are alternative treatments to sacral nerve stimulation?
nonsurgical treatments that benefit some patients with IC: Behavioral approaches.Medications.Intravesical medications.Surgical alternatives to SNS are.Augmentation cystoplasty.Urinary diversion.Internal pouch
When can alternatives to hand surgery be used?
Some disorders that affect the hand, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, may be managed with such nonsurgical treatments as splinting, medications, physical therapy, or heat.
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 mean nonsurgical mean?
A nonsurgical condition means the person does not need surgery. Medication or other treatment can correct the problem.
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.
What are some reasons for performing a sympathectomy?
A sympathectomy may be performed to treat conditions such as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), Raynaud's disease, or certain types of chronic pain that have not responded to other treatments. It involves disrupting the sympathetic nerve pathways to alleviate symptoms associated with these conditions.
