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Surgical management of hyperhidrosis

T V Keaveny, P A Fitzgerald, C Donnelly

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Surgical interventions like sympathectomies and axillary skin excisions significantly improve severe hyperhidrosis. Over 90% of patients reported high satisfaction, enhancing social and work life quality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Surgical Procedures

    Background:

    • Hyperhidrosis is a condition causing excessive sweating.
    • Severe cases significantly impact patients' quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical interventions for severe hyperhidrosis.
    • To assess patient satisfaction with surgical outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Sixty-five patients with severe hyperhidrosis underwent surgery.
    • Procedures included 89 sympathectomies and 42 axillary skin excisions.
    • Surgical interventions aimed to abolish sweating.

    Main Results:

    • Nearly 90% of patients were extremely satisfied with the surgical results.
    • Surgery led to significant improvements in social and working lives.
    • The procedures effectively alleviated the distressing symptom of hyperhidrosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical options are recommended when conservative therapies fail for hyperhidrosis.
    • These procedures offer a high success rate and improve patient well-being.

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