Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis: Technique and results

Abstract

Outline: We review the clinical features of hyperhidrosis and the range of treatments used for this condition. We describe in detail the technique of endoscopic sympathectomy. We summarize studies that have reported results of endoscopic sympathectomy. We present new data highlighting the difference in quality of life between patients with hyperhidrosis and controls.

Keywords

• Endoscopic sympathectomy
• hyperhidrosis
• quality of life