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Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis.
From:
AORN Journal
| Date:
August 1, 2001| Author:
ALLEN, GLORIA M.
| COPYRIGHT 2001 Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Palmar hyperhidrosis (ie, excessive sweating of the palms) usually appears at puberty and causes psychological, social, educational, and occupational problems for people who suffer from it. Although many treatments have been used, the only treatment that permanently eradicates the condition is sympathectomy. The advent of thoracoscopic surgery has allowed surgeons to perform sympathectomy as an outpatient procedure that is safe and effective and produces life-changing results for patients. ...
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