Transthoracic endoscopic T_(2～3) sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis with chilblain / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the efficacy of transthoracic endoscopic T2～3 sympathectomy in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis with chilblain. Methods A total of 16 patients underwent bilateral transthoracic endoscopic T_2～3 sympathectomy. The sympathetic chain was cut off on the third posterior rib. Palmar skin temperature was monitored simultaneously during the operation. Results The procedure was successfully completed without complications in all the 16 patients. The palmar temperature on the side of prior thoracotomy was significantly higher at 15 min after sympathectomy (33.8?1.3 ℃) than before operation (29.8?0.8 ℃; q=12.513, P