A patient with Raynaud's disease receives no symptomatic relief with diltiazem (Cardizem). Which surgical intervention might be a treatment option for this patient to help provide symptomatic relief?
a. Cordotomy
b. Rhizotomy
c. Neurectomy
d. Sympathectomy
ANS: D
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