Lumbar Sympathectomy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Lumbar sympathectomy is a form of surgical nerve block. It is used to treat hyperhidrosis or pain. What is lumbar sympathectomy? Lumbar sympathectomy is when certain ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system in the lumbar region are cut during a surgical procedure. The transection may be partial or complete. The sympathetic nervous system is part … Lumbar Sympathectomy: Treatment, Effects & Risks