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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.
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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.
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 are the normal results of endorectal ultrasound?
Normal results after an endorectal ultrasound are normal, healthy tissues
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 is the medical term meaning surgical excision of a portion of the sympathetic nervous system?
This is 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.
How is hyperhidrosis of the palms cured?
The only permanent cure for hyperhidrosis of the palms is a surgical procedure known as a sympathectomy
