Upper dorsal endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy: a comparison of one- and two-port ablation techniques | Zendy

Magnus Murphy | Zendy; Jonathan Ghosh | Zendy; Nadeem Khwaja | Zendy; David H. Murray | Zendy; Anastassi Halka | Zendy; Anthony Michael Carter | Zendy; Neill J. Turner | Zendy; Mary E. Walker | Zendy

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Upper dorsal endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy: a comparison of one- and two-port ablation techniques

Author(s) -

Magnus Murphy,

Jonathan Ghosh,

Nadeem Khwaja,

David H. Murray,

Anastassi Halka,

Anthony Michael Carter,

Neill J. Turner,

Mary E. Walker

Publication year - 2006

Publication title -

european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1873-734X

pISSN - 1010-7940

DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.04.016

Subject(s) - medicine , sympathectomy , pneumothorax , surgery , port (circuit theory) , thoracoscope , patient satisfaction , thoracoscopy , anesthesia , axillary lines , hyperhidrosis , cardiothoracic surgery , engineering , electrical engineering

Facial blushing and hyperhidrosis, particularly in the facial, axillary or palmar distribution, are socially, professionally, and psychologically debilitating conditions. Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy can be carried out through multiple ports or by using a single port and a modified thoracoscope with integrated electrocautery. We reviewed our own experience to compare outcomes between these methods.

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