About The Medical Condition Chemical Hypophysectomy

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Chemical Hypophysectomy

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Chemical Hypophysectomy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Chemical Hypophysectomy?

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.

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