May 31 2003 - Madonna has written to many Institutions in Australia, including proposed reviews
of ETS in Australia. Morgan and FFSO have researched continually for evidence of side-effects
with ETS/ESB. Patients have shared their personal and private stories on this site and the boards.
Surgeons such as Dr T and Dr Lin have admitted there are side-effects. Together we have worked as
a team and finally there is promising news. I have just received a letter from the 'Australian Safety
and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical' and they will "undertake a
systematic review of [ETS]" and "warrant it urgent attention".
note: ASERNIP-s did not review Sympathectomy and even after repeated letters and complaints from affected patients, failed to inform the Health Minister or initiate the review. Sympathectomy is listed on the MBS, even though there has been no study into the effects or the side-effect of the surgery - ever done and doctors admit, that they do not know how the patient will be affected. Sadly this admission always comes after they have performed the surgery.
ets-sideeffects.com