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Uniportal Versus Biportal Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis [PDF]

Zagazig University Medical Journal
Background: The evolving thoracoscopy approach enhanced the thoracoscopic sympathectomy to become the surgical technique of choice for treating primary hyperhidrosis.Objective: To compare the results of 1ry hyperhidrosis patients treated by uniportal and
Omar Nagiub, Ahmed Deebis, Ali refat, Karim Elfakharany   +3 more
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Video assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for intractable recurrent VT after minimal‐invasive LVAD implantation

Journal of Cardiac Surgery, Volume 35, Issue 7, Page 1708-1710, July 2020., 2020
Abstract Background Recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT) can occur after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. In this case, medical treatment might be insufficient. We report a case of a left‐sided thoracoscopic sympathectomy as a feasible treatment escalation in intractable VT.
Christoph Salewski, Attila Nemeth, Rodrigo Sandoval Boburg, Volker Steger, Tobias Krüger, Jürgen Schreieck, Christian Schlensak, Aron‐Frederik Popov   +7 more
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Intractable coronary fibromuscular dysplasia leading to end‐stage heart failure and fatal heart transplantation

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 714-720, April 2020., 2020
Abstract Coronary fibromuscular dysplasia is uncommon, and even rarer its unstable and recurrent course. We present the unique case of a 52‐year‐old woman who underwent in total 12 coronary angiographies and three percutaneous coronary intervention within 24 months because of repetitive acute coronary syndromes due to refractory spasm, dissection ...
Magdalena Maria Cattaneo, Marco Moccetti, Mattia Cattaneo, Daniel Sürder, Thomas Suter, Michele Martinelli, Eva Roost, Jürg Schmidli, Yara Banz, Carmen Schneiders, Giovanni Pedrazzini, Roberto Corti, Lorenz Räber, Filippo Crea, Paul Mohacsi, Augusto Gallino   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular Aspects of Regional Pain Syndrome

Pain Research and Management, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
The purpose of this review is to summarize the pathophysiology of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), the underlying molecular mechanisms, and potential treatment options for its management. CRPS is a multifactorial pain condition. CRPS is characterized by prolonged or excessive pain and changes in skin color and temperature, and/or swelling in the ...
Manuela Baronio, Hajra Sadia, Stefano Paolacci, Domenico Prestamburgo, Danilo Miotti, Vittorio A. Guardamagna, Giuseppe Natalini, Stephanie G. B. Sullivan, Matteo Bertelli, Fabio Antonaci   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Extended Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy in the Treatment of Primary Palmar Hyperhidrosis [PDF]

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2000
Background: Management of palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis is contingent upon the sympathetic denervation of the specific area afflicted, typically corresponding to the innervation provided by thoracic sympathetic ganglia numbers 2, 3, and 4.
Mahsoub Amin, Ahmed Daha, Ahmed Elgmal
doaj   +1 more source

An objective assessment of the sudomotor response after thoracoscopic sympathectomy [PDF]

, 2008
ObjectiveThoracoscopic sympathectomy has become an accepted therapeutic option for palmar hyperhidrosis. Objective assessment of sweat output after sympathectomy, however, has not been reported to date.
Nwaejike, Nnamdi, Mcguigan, James, Allen, Judith, Fullerton, Colin, Bonde, Pramod   +4 more
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Excision of sympathetic ganglia and the rami communicantes with histological confirmation offers better early and late outcomes in Video assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2008
Background Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy (VATS) is an established minimally invasive procedure for thoracic sympathetic blockade in patients with hyperhidrosis, facial flushing and intractable angina.
Sivalingam Sivakumar, Nanjaiah Prakash, Rathinam Sridhar, Rajesh Pala B   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis

, 2010
BACKGROUND: Hyperhidrosis (HH) profoundly affects a patient\u27s well-being. OBJECTIVE: We report indications and outcomes of 322 patients treated for HH via thoracoscopic sympathectomy or sympathotomy at the Barrow Neurological Institute.
Lekovic, Gregory P, Dickman, Curtis A, Wait, Scott D, Scott D. Wait, Francisco A. Ponce, Gregory P. Lekovic, Kenny, Kathy J, Kathy J. Kenny, Ponce, Francisco A, Curtis A. Dickman, Brendan D. Killory, Killory, Brendan D   +11 more
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How to Prevent, Reduce, and Treat Severe Post Sympathetic Chain Compensatory Hyperhidrosis: 2021 State of the Art

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
The role of thoracic surgery in the management of hyperhidrosis is well-known and thoracoscopic sympathetic interruption is commonly accepted as being the most effective treatment.
Federico Raveglia, Riccardo Orlandi, Angelo Guttadauro, Ugo Cioffi, Giuseppe Cardillo, Gerardo Cioffi, Marco Scarci   +6 more
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Thoracoscopic sympathectomy increases efferent cardiac vagal activity and baroreceptor sensitivity

, 2013
OBJECTIVES: Thoracoscopic sympathectomy at levels T2 or T2-T3 is a treatment for focal hyperhidrosis and facial blushing. These levels of the sympathetic trunk innervate the heart, and consequently, the procedure is reported to change the heart rate ...
Bygstad, Elisabeth, Hjortdal, Vibeke E, Pilegaard, Hans K., Hansen, John; id_orcid, Terkelsen, Astrid J, Pilegaard, Hans K, Mølgaard, Henning, Hjortdal, Vibeke E., Hansen, John, Terkelsen, Astrid J.   +9 more
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