About The Medical Condition Hypophysectomy, Chemical

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Hypophysectomy, Chemical

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Hypophysectomy, Chemical Medical Condition

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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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