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Research from Mansoura University in the area of hyperhidrosis described.(Report)

Women's Health Weekly

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According to recent research published in the journal Surgery, "Most surgeons still perform T2 or T2-3 sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis (PH), but both of these treatments can cause severe side effects. Some recent articles advocating T4 sympathectomy have obtained satisfactory results."

"The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of 3 different levels of sympathectomy. Between July 2003 and July 2006, we treated 60 patients (20 men and 40 women, mean age 26 years) who suffer from, palmar hyperhidrosis by endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS). Patients were divided into 3 groups according to the level of sympathectomy: ETS2, ETS3, and ETS4 (20 patients in each group). Data were collected by review of medical charts, outpatient clinic notes, and telephone interviews. Patients were asked whether they considered their symptoms to be ''cured'' or ''unchanged.'' The degree of hand dryness was assessed subjectively. Postoperative complications (wound infection, chest pain, and Horner's syndrome) were assessed. Any occurrence Of gustatory sweating, rhinitis, presence and region of reflex compensatory sweating, and recurrence was noted. Patient satisfaction was assessed. Treatment success. at follow-up was 90% for the ETS2, 95% for ETS3 patients, and 100% for the ETS4 patients. In the ETS2 and ETS3 groups, ...

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