Radiology in chemical sympathectomy.
Chemical sympathectomy is an alternative to surgical sympathectomy when the patient's age or general condition precludes surgery. The indications and rationale in lower-limb arterial disease are discussed, and it is suggested that X-ray control is a valuable adjunct to the procedure.
D005725:Ganglia, Autonomic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D010636:Phenols; D011859:Radiography; D013562:Sympathectomy / Q000379:methods*
D010636:Phenols