| Literature DB >> 507560 |
Abstract
Idiopathic (primary) hyperhidrosis is a common and distressing condition. Excessive axillary sweating responds to local excision of the eccrine glands. In severe cases, sympathectomy may be indicated to deal with hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet. The surgical anatomy of transthoracic sympathectomy is described.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 507560
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am Surg ISSN: 0003-1348 Impact factor: 0.688