Thoracic endoscopic surgery for hyperhidrosis: Comparison of different techniques

Inan K., GÖKSEL O. S., Ucak A., Temizkan V., Karaca K., Ugur M., ...More

THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON, vol.56, no.4, pp.210-213, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 56 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-2007-989327
  • Journal Name: THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.210-213
  • Keywords: thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, heart disease, UPPER-LIMB HYPERHIDROSIS, THORACOSCOPIC SYMPATHECTOMY, PALMAR HYPERHIDROSIS, TRANSTHORACIC SYMPATHECTOMY
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Hyperhidrosis is pathological perspiration in palmar, plantar or axillary surfaces. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is currently the most commonly used therapy for hyperhidrosis. Blockage of sympathetic ganglia is achieved by segmental resection, transection and/or cauterization, and clipping of the chain. We aimed to compare the efficacy of these methods with respect to patient satisfaction, recurrence of symptoms and complications.