Raynaud Phenomenon (cont.)
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- Raynaud Phenomenon Overview
- Raynaud Phenomenon Causes
- Raynaud Phenomenon Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Raynaud Phenomenon Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
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- Surgery
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Surgery
Surgery is rarely offered as a cure for Raynaud 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.
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Raynaud phenomenon refers to reversible ischemia of peripheral arterioles.
