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Sympathectomy for wet, dripping palms.

K K Tan1

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The posterior median approach is the preferred surgical method for upper thoracic sympathectomy to treat palmar hyperhydrosis. Histological confirmation of ganglion cells during surgery is advised for better outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Palmar hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating of the palms.
  • Upper thoracic sympathectomy is a surgical intervention to manage severe palmar hyperhidrosis.
  • Various surgical approaches exist for upper thoracic sympathectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the efficacy of different surgical approaches for upper thoracic sympathectomy.
  • To determine the optimal surgical technique for treating palmar hyperhidrosis.
  • To recommend improvements in surgical practice for this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of upper thoracic sympathectomy cases over ten years.
  • Comparison of outcomes across different surgical approaches.
  • Inclusion of histological confirmation of ganglion cells.

Main Results:

  • The posterior median approach demonstrated superior outcomes compared to other methods.
  • Histological confirmation of ganglion cells was found to be a valuable adjunct.

Conclusions:

  • The posterior median approach is recommended for upper thoracic sympathectomy in palmar hyperhidrosis patients.
  • Intraoperative histological verification of ganglion cells is advised to ensure surgical success.

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