Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis: Technique and Results

Overview

Journal J Minim Access Surg

Specialty Gastroenterology

Date 2009 Oct 1

PMID 19789674

Citations 3

Authors

C S Cina

M M Cina

C M Clase

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Abstract

We review the clinical features of hyperhidrosis and the range of treatments used for this condition. We describe in detail the technique of endoscopic sympathectomy. We summarize studies that have reported results of endoscopic sympathectomy. We present new data highlighting the difference in quality of life between patients with hyperhidrosis and controls.

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