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
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;
Thoracic Sympathectomy for Refractory Chest Pain: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000000997
Abstract: Pericarditis is a source of chest pain that can be chronic and debilitating. We describe a patient diagnosed with pericarditis with chest pain refractory to medical management. This pain was significantly relieved by a left… read more here.
Keywords: chest pain; thoracic sympathectomy; sympathectomy refractory; pain ... See more keywords
Is the result of modified Allen's test still accurate after endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy?
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.12.112
Abstract: Background The radial artery (RA) is increasingly being used for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) has been shown to block innervation of sympathetic nerves of upper limbs, which reduces sweating of… read more here.
Keywords: modified allen; allen test; thoracic sympathectomy; result ... See more keywords