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Hi all, is hyperhidrosis thoracic surgery for excessive hand sweating likely to be successful?
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Likely but has Risks: Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ets) is the common surgery done to block the nerve tracks that transmit signals to the sweat glands. The most common side effect is a compensatory increase in sweating in other parts of the body. In some patients it's so severe that they often have to change their clothes during the day. Recurrence after surgery for hand sweating has been show to be around 6.6%.
Answered 11/20/2013
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Yes : Can be very successful for palmar and arm pit hyperhidrosis.
Answered 5/6/2013
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Yes: It is quite successful for appropriate candidates. While done often by experienced thoracic surgeons (vats), it is chest surgery (major surgery). There are risks and benefits. Appropriate candidates should be selected. This link to consensus: http://goo.Gl/voqx5.
Answered 12/10/2013
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