Endoscopic transthoracoscopic sympathectomy--the Durban experience.
Advances in optics, illumination and video-technology together with refinements in operative technique have made endoscopic transthoracoscopic sympathectomy (ETS) the method of choice for upper thoracic sympathectomy. Palmar hyperhidrosis is by far the main indication for ETS. The procedure is technically easy and well tolerated by patients, and complications are few and minor.
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Department of Surgery, University of Natal, Durban.
Haffejee
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Moodley
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Naidu
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Rajaruthnam
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002422:Causalgia / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D013562:Sympathectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013906:Thoracoscopy; D013909:Thorax / Q000294:innervation