Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy in the treatment of upper limb hyperhidrosis
Malone, P.S.; Cameron, A.E.; Rennie, J.A.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 68(2): 93-94
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 3954316 Document Number: 267817
The technique of endoscopic sympathectomy is described and its value in the treatment of upper limb hyperhidrosis is reported in an initial series of 7 patients (13 sympathectomies). It is recommended as the treatment of choice for this condition.
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