Ganglionectomy

Ganglionectomy
Ganglionectomy
ICD-9-CM	04.05, 04.06 05.21 05.29
MeSH	D015171

A ganglionectomy, also called a gangliectomy, is the surgical removal of a ganglion.^[1] The removal of a ganglion cyst usually requires a ganglionectomy. Such cysts usually form on the hand, foot or wrist and may cause pain or impair body function. Aspiration of the cyst and steroid injections are typically performed first. If they fail, the cyst is excised under local, regional or even general anesthetic. Ganglionectomies are also performed for other reasons, such as the treatment of chronic pain.

References

↑ Rosenow, Joshua (1 January 2018). "Chapter 57 - Ablative Neurosurgical Procedures for Treatment of Chronic Pain". Essentials of Pain Medicine (Fourth ed.). Elsevier. pp. 523–530.e2. ISBN 978-0-323-40196-8. Retrieved 24 January 2022.

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[1] Rosenow, Joshua (1 January 2018). "Chapter 57 - Ablative Neurosurgical Procedures for Treatment of Chronic Pain". Essentials of Pain Medicine (Fourth ed.). Elsevier. pp. 523–530.e2. ISBN 978-0-323-40196-8. Retrieved 24 January 2022.

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Tests and procedures involving the peripheral nervous system
Cranial and peripheral nerves	Nerve block Vagotomy Axotomy Neurectomy
Sympathetic nervous system	Ganglionectomy Sympathectomy Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
Tests	Nerve conduction study Repetitive nerve stimulation Electromyography Magnetic resonance neurography Nerve biopsy Tilt table test