Excision of extensor tendon sheath of the wrist (de Quervain's procedure)
What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure De Quervain’s procedure is a minor surgical intervention to excise the fibro-osseous sheath surrounding the extensor tendons of the thumb. The procedure can be done either endoscopically or open. It is considered elective out-patient surgery and typically follows failure of conservative therapy (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,…
