Redistribution of perspiration as reported by the patients comprised significant reduction in the palms, axillas, and soles, and an increase in the abdomen, back, and gluteal and popliteal regions. Regarding the incidence of anhidrosis by anatomical location, statistically significant changes were recorded in the head, hands, axillas, and soles ( p < 0.001). Bilateral upper thoracic sympathicolysis is followed by redistribution of body perspiration, with a clear decrease in the zones regulated by mental or emotional stimuli, and an increase in the areas regulated by environmental stimuli, though we are unable to establish the etiology of this redistribution.
Surgical Endoscopy; Nov2007, Vol. 21 Issue 11, p2030-2033, 4p, 2 charts