Concept information
Preferred term
Hypophysectomy, Chemical
Type
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Definition
- 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.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Chemical Hypophysectomy
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In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M3G1KD76-T
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