Asked by Ubaldo Trujillo on Jun 28, 2024
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A patient with Raynaud's disease receives no symptomatic relief with diltiazem (Cardizem) .Which surgical intervention might be a treatment option for this patient to help provide symptomatic relief?
A) Cordotomy
B) Rhizotomy
C) Neurectomy
D) Sympathectomy
Raynaud's Disease
A condition characterized by the narrowing of small blood vessels in the extremities, leading to reduced blood flow, coldness, and color changes.
Sympathectomy
A surgical procedure that involves cutting or destroying sympathetic nerve pathways, often to treat excessive sweating or chronic pain.
- Acquire knowledge on the essential concepts of managing pain through pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.
- Comprehend the operative principles behind various pain relief methods and the significance of employing a multimodal approach to analgesia.
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KM
Kennedy MaxwellJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sympathectomy involves cutting or blocking the sympathetic nerve fibers that are responsible for the constriction of blood vessels in Raynaud's disease. This can provide symptomatic relief to patients who do not respond to medication. Cordotomy, rhizotomy, and neurectomy involve cutting or blocking sensory nerves and are not indicated for the treatment of Raynaud's disease.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the essential concepts of managing pain through pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.
- Comprehend the operative principles behind various pain relief methods and the significance of employing a multimodal approach to analgesia.
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