Complications of endoscopic sympathectomy
Alan E. P. Cameron
Abstract
Four cases are presented in which complications occurred during or after thoracic endoscopic
sympathectomy (TES). In one patient inappropriate TES resulted in disabling hyperhidrosis. In one
patient laceration of the subclavian artery required major surgery. In two cases intraoperative
cerebral damage occurred. Training in TES is essential.
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