trigeminal tractotomy

tri·gem·i·nal trac·tot·o·my

division of the descending fibers of the trigeminal tract in the medulla. Synonym(s): intramedullary tractotomy, Sjöqvist tractotomy

Sjöqvist,

O., Swedish neurosurgeon, 1901-1954. Sjöqvist tractotomy - division of the descending fibers of the trigeminal tract in the medulla. Synonym(s): trigeminal tractotomy