Hypophysectomy, Chemical
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.
Year introduced: 1991(1982)
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Tree Number(s): E04.270.532.490
MeSH Unique ID: D007017
Entry Terms:
- Chemical Hypophysectomy
- Chemical Hypophysectomies
- Hypophysectomies, Chemical
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