Thoracic sympathectomy via the thoracoscopic approach. the operative technic
Copăescu, C.; Popa, V.; Dabelea, D.; Munteanu, R.; Godoroja, D.
Chirurgia 92(2): 105-108
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1221-9118 PMID: 9296752 Document Number: 473751
The authors describe the technique of thoracic sympathectomy by thoracoscopic approach in the variant in which the sympathetic chain is divided between T4 and T5 sympathetic ganglion associated with the division of the gray and white rami communicantes of the T2-T3-T4 sympathetic ganglions. The article emphasizes the importance of the 2nd sympathetic ganglion in the regulation of the blood circulation of the arm and the advantages of the thoracoscopic approach for this type of intervention.