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The surgical treatment of upper limb hyperhidrosis
Author(s) -
MALONE P.S.,
CAMERON A.E.P.,
RENNIE J.A.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1986.tb06223.x
Subject(s) - hyperhidrosis , medicine , sympathectomy , surgery , upper limb , axilla , cancer , breast cancer
SUMMARY Primary hyperhidrosis is a common and poorly understood condition. Surgical thoracic sympathectomy, either by the cervical or transaxillary route, entails major surgery, so there is a tendency to offer this only to those most severely affected. Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is a simple, safe and effective procedure. The technique and results are described and it is recommended as the appropriate procedure for treating upper limb hyperhidrosis, including localized axillary sweating.