Comparison of T2 and T3 sympathectomy for compensatory sweating on palmar hyperhidrosis

TÜRKYILMAZ A., Karapolat S., SEYİS K. N., TEKİNBAŞ C.

MEDICINE, vol.96, no.16, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 96 Issue: 16
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/md.0000000000006697
  • Journal Name: MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: An otherwise successfully performed endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) to treat palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) often has a serious side effect: compensatory sweating (CS). This side effect occurs in other parts of the body to a disturbing extent. The objective of this study is to determine whether there is a relationship between the level of ETS performed on patients with PH, and the occurrence and severity of postoperational CS.