Raynaud Phenomenon (cont.)Medical Author:
Shabir Bhimji, MD
Coauthor:
Tammy Shields, MD
Coauthor:
Christopher Colwell, MD
Medical Editor:
Alan D Forker, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Michael E Zevitz, MD
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SurgerySurgery is rarely offered as a cure for Raynaud's phenomenon. When symptoms cannot be managed and medications are inadequate or have too many side effects, surgical sympathectomy may be offered.
This is a rare procedure and is almost never done, since the sympathetic discharge is already at its maximum. Surgical sympathectomy was done in the past with almost no benefit. Viewer Comments & ReviewsRaynaud's Phenomenon - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with Raynaud's phenomenon. Raynaud's Phenomenon Pregnancy - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your Raynaud's phenomenon? |
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Raynaud phenomenon refers to reversible ischemia of peripheral arterioles.
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