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A bilateral sympathectomy is an operation to destroy some part of the sympathetic nervous system. This is often done to treat excessive sweating of the palms, underarms, or face. The cut is usually made between the second and fourth thoracic ribs on both sides. Is carried out in a minimally invasive procedure, using an endoscope. Patient is usually unconscious during operation however there is a possibility of doing it with epidural and the patient being awake.
The result of the procedure is complete anhidrosis (inability to sweat) from the mid-chest upwards, and increased sweating on the rest of the body. Possible side-effects can be lowered cardiac function, diminished lung volume, paralyzed blood vessels, change in muscle fiber composition, loss of tactile sensitivity, dysfunctional thermoregulation, diminished exercise capacity, and reduction in the experience of strong emotions. The entire syndrome is called "Corposcindosis" (Split-Body Syndrome).
Possible complications include Horner's Syndrome, brachial plexus injury, bleeding, infection.
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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 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.
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.
Do leeches have bilateral or radial symmetry?
A leech has a bilateral simmetry.
What is the medical term meaning surgical excision of a portion of the sympathetic nervous system?
This is known as a sympathectomy
Which is correct - bilateral leg or bilateral legs?
Bilateral legs
How is hyperhidrosis of the palms cured?
The only permanent cure for hyperhidrosis of the palms is a surgical procedure known as a sympathectomy
Do nematodes have radial or bilateral symmetry?
They have bilateral symmetry. Though they are round they don't have radial symmetry
