Posterior Spinal Cordotomy
Posterior Spinal Cordotomy
Definition
A surgical procedure performed on the dorsal columns of the spinal cord that is used to interrupt nociception.
Also known as Posterior Spinal Cordotomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0196239 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nervous system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |