Gustatory sweating in the neck was reported by nine patients (56%), which usually occurred in response to
hot or spicey foods.
The symptoms are not troublesome for most patients, but in severe cases furhter surgery might be required.
Six patients (38%/) also had mild recurrent sweating of the hands, especially in response to either extreme heat,
anxiety or food.
A return of sweating in the hands is common occurrence in patients followed up for sufficient length of time.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1989) vol. 7.1