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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.
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.
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 normal results for the antinuclear antibody test?
Normal results will be negative, showing no antinuclear antibodies.
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.
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 are normal results from hemoperfusion?
Normal results include satisfactory clearance of the toxic substance or waste products from the patient's blood.
What are the normal results of septoplasty?
Normal results include improved breathing and airflow through the nostrils, and an acceptable outward shape of the nose.
What are normal results for a colpotomy?
Colpotomy results are considered normal when the incision performed allows the surgeon to meet the goal of the overall surgical protocol.
