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Has anyone undergone thoracic surgery (for hyperhidrosis)?
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Yes: I run the center for hyperhidrosis at new york presbyterian hospital in nyc. Check out our web site.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Not personally: Thoracic sympathectomy by video assisted technique has helped selected patients.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes : Can be very successful for palmar and arm pit hyperhidrosis. It is done via vats or video-assisted thoracic surgery to cut the nerves that lead to the problem. It is up to 90-95% successful, though not without risks. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/surgery/specialties/cardio/thoracicsurgery.html.
Answered 12/9/2013
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