T2 sympathectomy leads to long-lasting inhibition of palmar sweating, which does not correlate to loss of vasoconstriction. Recurrent and enhanced vasoconstrictor function 3 months following endoscopic sympathetic block has major implications for its use to treat enhanced vasoconstriction.
http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/abstract/60/11/1770
Neurology 2003;60:1770-1776
© 2003 American Academy of Neurology