Significant controversies surround the optimal treatment of primary hyperhidrosis of the
hands, axillae, feet, and face. The world's literature on hyperhidrosis from 1991 to 2009 was …

It has been known for a long time that hyperhidrosis is a stigmatizing condition that may
severely affect many aspects of daily life including emotional well-being, interpersonal …

Objective: Endoscopic thoracic sympathetic surgery was effective for palmar hyperhidrosis
(PH), but side effects such as compensatory sweating and over dry hands were common. A …

Background: Thoracic sympathectomy (TS) is the treatment of choice for severe primary
hyperhidrosis. However, complications, side effects and satisfaction have not been well …

BACKGROUND: Compensatory sweating is a major and troublesome complication noted
frequently after sympathectomy in patients with primary palmar hyperhidrosis. This …

OBJECTIVE To compare two surgical techniques (denervation levels) for sympathectomy
using video-assisted thoracoscopy to treat palmar hyperhidrosis in the long-term. METHODS …

OBJECTIVES: Current data do not provide enough information on how quality of life (QoL)
evolves over time in cases of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS). The purpose of this …

With the objective of establishing guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
compensatory hyperhidrosis, consensus meetings were held. Attendees included a general …

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of 3 different levels of
sympathectomy. Summary Background Data: Most surgeons still perform T 2 or T 2–3 …

INTRODUCTION: Video-assisted thoracic sympathectomy (VATS) is one minimally invasive
definitive treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis. Different techniques exist for controlling …