Résumé
Objective To evaluate the value of the specific quality of life scale in effect evaluation of T2～4 transection of sympathetic chain to treat hyperidrosis of hand and foot. Methods 125 patients with hyperidrosis of hand and foot who had accepted operation in our department were retrospectively analyzed. These patients were evaluated with the specific QOL scale. The degree of satisfaction, days of stay,time of operation and complications were also recorded. The difference of life quality score was also compared and underwent correlation analysis. Results An obvious improvement of QOL was observed after operation. The same tend could be observed in the degree of satisfaction with the operation. The operation had been proved to be safe and effective. Few serious complication were reported. The alleviation of QOL and compensatory hyperhidrosis dominated the result of degree of satisfaction. Conclusions Operation can improve quality of life of hyperhidrosis patients greatly. The specific QOL questionnaire of hyperhidrosis has a bright future in clinical practice.