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chemical sympathectomy |
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sympathectomy /sym·pa·thec·to·my/ (sim″pah-thek´tah-me) transection, resection, or other interruption of some portion of the sympathetic nervous pathway. chemical sympathectomy that accomplished by means of a chemical agent. chemical sympathectomy, the removal of a sympathetic nerve tract or ganglion by injection of a corrosive chemical such as phenol. sympathectomy excision or interruption of some portion of the sympathetic nervous pathway. The operation produces temporary vasodilatation leading to improved nutrition of the part supplied by the vessel. chemical sympathectomy the interruption of the transmission of impulses through a sympathetic nerve by chemical agents. periarterial sympathectomy surgical removal of the sheath of an artery containing the sympathetic nerve fibers; it produces temporary vasodilatation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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