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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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