Long term compensatory sweating results after sympathectomy for palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. [PDF]
Ann Cardiothorac Surg, 2016 Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is currently the best treatment for primary upper extremity hyperhidrosis, but the potential for adverse effects, particularly the development of compensatory sweating, is a concern and often precludes surgery as a ...
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First-in-human application of robotic vascularized intercostal nerve grafts for thoracic sympathetic trunk reconstruction: a technical innovation [PDF]
BMC SurgeryBackground Post-sympathectomy complications affect thousands globally, yet reconstruction remains limited by donor site morbidity and inability to address extensive nerve defects. Extended sympathectomy procedures of the past created defects exceeding 10
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Thoracoscopic sympathectomy for treatment of primary hyperhidrosis in children: a randomized comparative study between clipping and electrocautery techniques [PDF]
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2021 Objective: To compare the efficacy between Thoracoscopic sympathectomy using metal clips and Thoracoscopic sympathectomy using electrocautery as a treatment for primary hyperhidrosis in children to relieve the excessive sweating and improve the patient`s
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Comparison of only T3 and T3-T4 sympathectomy for axillary hyperhidrosis regarding treatment effect and compensatory sweating. [PDF]
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg, 2013 Objectives: Patients diagnosed with axillary hyperhidrosis can face psychosocial issues that can ultimately hinder their quality of life both privately and socially.
Yuncu G, Turk F, Ozturk G, Atinkaya C.
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Scientific Reports, 2021 Compensatory hyperhidrosis is the leading cause of patients' dissatisfaction after thoracic sympathicotomy. The study aimed to reduce compensatory hyperhidrosis to increase patients’ satisfaction.
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Idiopathic harlequin syndrome: successful therapy with botulium toxin [PDF]
Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Harlequin syndrome is a rare autonomic disorder characterized by anhidrosis and lack of unilateral flushing of the face, which may affect the cervical and thoracic regions.
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Up-to-date Treatments of Primary Hyperhidrosis with Focus on Sympathectomy and Sympathicotomy; a Narrative Review [PDF]
Hospital Practices and Research, 2016 Background: Primary hyperhidrosis (PH) refers to excessive sweating, beyond normal physiological levels, in specific sites of the body for unknown reasons. It is usually bilateral and is most prominent in the palms, axillae, feet, and face. PH prevalence
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Extent of sympathectomy affects postoperative compensatory sweating and satisfaction in patients with palmar hyperhidrosis [PDF]
, 2014 Purpose: Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) for the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis is generally performed at one or two levels ranging between T2 and T4; however, compensatory sweating (CS) is an occasional bothersome side effect.
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Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022 IntroductionPrimary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH) is a severely debilitating condition that can affect patients of any age. Thoracoscopic sympathectomy provides a definitive treatment for PPH.
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Harlequin syndrome: The sudden onset of unilateral flushing and sweating [PDF]
, 1988 Facial flushing and sweating were investigated in five patients who complained of the sudden onset of unilateral facial flushing in hot weather or when exercising vigorously.
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