ETS for palmar HH results in systemic (non-localized) changes of the ANS function

In contrast to compensatory sweating in other parts of the body after T2-3 sympathetomy, improvement in plantar sweating was shown in 72% and worsened symptoms in 6% of patients. The intraoperative plantar skin temperature change and perioperative SSR demonstrated a correlation between these changes.
Associated change in plantar temperature and sweating after transthoracic endoscopic T2-3 sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis.

Chen HJ, Liang CL, Lu K.

Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung University and Medical Center at

Kaohsiung, Taiwan. chenmd@ms8.hinet.net
PMID: 11453433 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]