2012•China Journal of EndoscopyRequires access

Evaluation of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis

Cai Ling-le

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[Objective] To summarize the experience on 106 cases endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for ten years.[Methods] Clinical materials of T2~T4 sympathectomy under thoracoscope for treating palmar hyperhidrosis from March 2000 to March 2010 were analyzed.[Results] All the 106 cases were successfully operated on.Follow up observations in 102 cases for 6 to 36 months showed one recurrence(1%),quite a seasoning in one patient's hands(1%).Compensatory hyperhidrosis was found in 23 cases(22.5%).[Conclusion] Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is a micro-invasive,safe and effective treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis.

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Key concepts: Sympathectomy, Hyperhidrosis, Medicine, Palmar hyperhidrosis, Surgery, Thoracoscopy, Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracoscope