Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy in the treatment of upper limb hyperhidrosis.
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.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D013562:Sympathectomy