Publications by authors named "Patricia J Wolskee"

Article Synopsis
  • A 41-year-old woman experienced burning pain and sensitivity in her right foot after trauma, which was only partially relieved by a sympathectomy.
  • Two years later, tests showed that sympathetic blocks were effective in eliminating the burning pain, indicating a connection to higher sympathetic ganglia.
  • Anesthetic blocks of the sural nerve successfully removed both the burning pain and sensitivity, while revealing distinct nerve overlaps for different sensory perceptions.
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