title: Sympathetic ablative surgery for palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis.
abstract: Excessive sweating interferes considerably with daily life; the problem has become more serious because of the increasing popularity of electronic devices. This disorder also affects social activities and can ultimately lead to psychological withdrawal. Treatment for this embarrassing condition is in high demand.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. shhwch@cc.kmu.edu.tw
authors.forename: Shah-Hwa
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Chou
mesh_terms: D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D001365:Axilla / Q000294:innervation* / Q000473:pathology; D006225:Hand / Q000294:innervation* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000601:surgery*