Svensk definition
Destruktion av hypofysen genom injicering av kemiskt preparat. Oftast används etylalkohol som injiceras via kilbenshålan under stereotaktisk kontroll. Behandlingen ges mot särskilt svårbehandlad smärta.
Hypophysectomy, Chemical
Hypofysektomi, kemisk
Engelsk definition
Total or subtotal destruction of the pituitary gland by chemical injection. It is usually achieved by injection of ethyl alcohol via trans-sphenoidal cannulation under stereotaxic control. It is usually performed for the treatment of intractable pain.
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Chemical Hypophysectomy — Chemical Hypophysectomies — Hypophysectomies, Chemical