Intra-arterial sympathetic blockade in the treatment of clinical frostbite.
Regional medical sympathectomy achieved by the intra-arterial injection of reserpine appeared to be of benefit in the treatment of five patients with acute or chronic frostbite injuries. Clinical improvement was associated with a significant increase in arteriographically determined regional perfusion.
D000328:Adult; D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005627:Frostbite / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012110:Reserpine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects
D012110:Reserpine