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gustatory sweating occurred in 32% of patients

The questionnaire was returned by 96% of patients after a median of 17 months. Overall, gustatory sweating occurred in 32% of patients, and the incidence was significantly associated with extent of sympathectomy (p = 0.04). However, because the extent of sympathectomy was always decided by the location of primary hyperhidrosis, the latter may also explain the risk of gustatory sweating.



Gustatory Side Effects After Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy

Peter B. Licht MD, PhDCorresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author and Hans K. Pilegaard MD

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Skejby Sygehus, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark

Copyright © 2006 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Published by Elsevier Inc.

http://ats.ctsnetjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/81/3/1043

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