■ Abstract Objective Compensatory sweating (CS) is the most common adverse event and
the main cause of dissatisfaction among patients undergoing a VATS sympathectomy for the
treatment of primary hyperhidrosis. It has been described that obese individuals experience
more sweating than thinner ones. The aim of this study is to identify the Body Mass Index
(BMI) and the level of resection as predictive factors for CS and its relation to levels of patient
satisfaction following the procedure. Methods From October 1998 to June 2003, 102 patients …

Objective Compensatory sweating (CS) is the most common adverse event and the main
cause of dissatisfaction among patients undergoing a VATS sympathectomy for the
treatment of primary hyperhidrosis. It has been described that obese individuals experience
more sweating than thinner ones. The aim of this study is to identify the Body Mass Index
(BMI) and the level of resection as predictive factors for CS and its relation to levels of patient
satisfaction following the procedure. Methods From October 1998 to June 2003, 102 patients …