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Sympathectomy: quo vadis?

R W Barnes1

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.

Cardiovascular Surgery (London, England)
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Sympathectomy, a surgical procedure, is declining in vascular disease management but remains vital for treating hyperhidrosis and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Proper patient selection through physiologic screening is crucial for effective outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical procedures
  • Vascular surgery
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Sympathectomy's role in managing vascular disease, hyperhidrosis, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy has evolved over 26 years.
  • General surgery residents have limited exposure to sympathectomy.
  • A decline in publications reflects its decreasing use in vascular disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of sympathectomy.
  • To emphasize the importance of sympathectomy for specific conditions.
  • To highlight the need for understanding screening tests for patient selection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of sympathectomy over the past 26 years.
  • Analysis of publication trends.
  • Discussion of patient selection criteria.

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Main Results:

  • Sympathectomy is less frequently performed for vascular disease.
  • Sympathectomy remains an effective treatment for severe hyperhidrosis.
  • Sympathectomy is a valuable option for reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

Conclusions:

  • Sympathectomy should be part of a vascular surgeon's toolkit.
  • Physiologic screening is essential for identifying suitable candidates.
  • The procedure retains significant therapeutic value for specific neurological and autonomic conditions.