title: Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy in the treatment of upper limb hyperhidrosis.
abstract: The technique of endoscopic sympathectomy is described and its value in the treatment of upper limb hyperhidrosis is reported in an initial series of 7 patients (13 sympathectomies). It is recommended as the treatment of choice for this condition.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D013562:Sympathectomy