Analysis of 530 sympathectomy operations performed for palmer hyperhidrosis and long-term results


Gorur R., Yildizhan A., Turut H., Sen H., Yiyit N., Candas F., ...Daha Fazla

TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, cilt.17, sa.1, ss.28-32, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

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Background: Palmar hyperhidrosis is a frustrating condition both physically and psychologically. Presently, endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is the treatment of choice for palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. In this study, we assessed a total of 530 ETS operations carried out for palmar hyperhidrosis, together with long-term outcomes.