Over a decade of single-center experience with thoracoscopic sympathicolysis for primary palmar hyperhidrosis: a case series
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07769-0
Abstract: Background Primary palmar hyperhidrosis is a severely debilitating condition that can affect patients of any age. We report our experience with thoracoscopic sympathicolysis in a large cohort of children less than 14 years of age. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopic sympathicolysis; palmar hyperhidrosis; sympathicolysis;
Quality of life after thoracic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-020-01376-5
Abstract: Objective Palmar hyperhidrosis affects 0.6–10% of the general population, having an important impact in patients’ quality of life. The definitive treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis is thoracic sympathectomy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: palmar hyperhidrosis; analysis; thoracic sympathectomy; quality life ... See more keywords
Thoracoscopic resympathectomy for persistent or recurrent palmar hyperhidrosis: single-center experience
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-022-01788-5
Abstract: In case of recurrence or persistent palmar hyperhidrosis, a sympathetic chain resection is suggested, however, many surgeons are still reluctant to offer further intervention because of the inability to predict the efficacy of such a… read more here.
Keywords: palmar; resympathectomy; palmar hyperhidrosis; persistent recurrent ... See more keywords
The Best Thoracic Sympathectomy Level for Palmar Hyperhidrosis: a Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02512-4
Abstract: Palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) refers to excessive sweating that affects patients’ quality of life, resulting in social and work impairment and emotional distress. Thoracic sympathectomy (TS) is the best surgery option for palmar hyperhidrosis; however, there… read more here.
Keywords: sympathectomy; palmar hyperhidrosis; thoracic sympathectomy;
Tolvaptan-induced remission of primary palmar hyperhidrosis in a patient with ADPKD: a serendipitous finding
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DOI: 10.1007/s40620-021-00973-8
Abstract: A 37-year old man had suffered palmar hyperhidrosis since he was fifteen years old. In the last year, he has been treated with tolvaptan for autosomic polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The start of tolvaptan therapy… read more here.
Keywords: system; tolvaptan; palmar hyperhidrosis; remission ... See more keywords
Thoracoscopic sympathotomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: How young is too young?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.11.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Primary hyperhidrosis affects 1%-3% of the general population, with increased incidence in teenagers, having an important impact in the quality of life. This study evaluates the efficacy and patients' satisfaction after bilateral thoracoscopic sympathotomy.… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopic sympathotomy; hyperhidrosis; bilateral thoracoscopic; palmar hyperhidrosis ... See more keywords
Infrared thermography in the diagnosis of palmar hyperhidrosis: A diagnostic study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.07.007
Abstract: Abstract Background Primary hyperhidrosis is a common condition affecting 1–3% of the general population. Excessive sweating leads to reduced surface temperature due to evaporation that can be captured using a thermal camera. We performed this… read more here.
Keywords: thermography diagnosis; diagnosis palmar; palmar hyperhidrosis; study ... See more keywords
Outcome of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thoracic Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2018.06.003
Abstract: The impact of upper thoracic percutaneous sympathectomy with radiofrequency on the quality of life (QOL) of patients with palmar hyperhidrosis was evaluated. Thirty-six patients with palmar hyperhidrosis were selected for a prospective observational study. Treatment… read more here.
Keywords: palmar hyperhidrosis; hyperhidrosis; thoracic; day ... See more keywords
Chinese expert consensus on the surgical treatment of primary palmar hyperhidrosis (2021 version)
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DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002198
Abstract: Abstract Primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH) is a pathologic condition of excessive sweating on hands that has adverse impacts on patients’ social activity, professional life, and psychological state. Endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy (ETS) is by far the… read more here.
Keywords: hyperhidrosis; consensus; palmar hyperhidrosis; primary palmar ... See more keywords
Moisture Response Films Versus the Starch Iodine Test for the Detection of Palmar Hyperhidrosis
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DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000003006
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. BACKGROUND The starch iodine test (SIT) is the gold-standard diagnostic tool for primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH). OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety… read more here.
Keywords: sit; iodine test; palmar hyperhidrosis; starch iodine ... See more keywords
Comparison of T2 and T3 sympathectomy for compensatory sweating on palmar hyperhidrosis
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006697
Abstract: Background: An otherwise successfully performed endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) to treat palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) often has a serious side effect: compensatory sweating (CS). This side effect occurs in other parts of the body to a… read more here.
Keywords: compensatory sweating; term; group; palmar hyperhidrosis ... See more keywords