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During a lumbar sympathectomy, the lumbar sympathetic nerves responsible for blood flow to lower extremities are resected.
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Conditions Treated with a Lumbar Sympathectomy:
A lumbar sympathectomy may be performed in cases of vasospastic disorder, pain syndrome, plantar hyperhidrosis and inoperable lower extremity ischemia.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to a lumbar sympathectomy.
Anesthesia with a Lumbar Sympathectomy:
A lumbar sympathectomy is performed with a regional anesthetic.
Potential Complications from a Lumbar Sympathectomy:
Possible risks following a lumbar sympathectomy include infection, hematoma, bleeding, low blood pressure, retrograde ejaculation, postsympathectomy neuralgia and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after a Lumbar Sympathectomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following a lumbar sympathectomy is good.
