Mohamed Abdel-Aziz, Muhammad Abdelhafez Mahmoud, Mohammad Daboos, Mohamed Abdelmaboud, Mabrouk Akl, Mohamed Mahfouz, Ahmed Salama, Yasser Ashour, Yousef Mohamed, Mohamed Hussien, Ahmed Azab, Mohamed Magid
Background: Thoracoscopic sympathetic chain interruption is a definitive and effective therapy for severe primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH). Well-known methods include sympathectomy, sympathotomy, and clipping, but the occurrence of compensatory sweating offsets these methods. This study aims to report our experience with thoracoscopic sympathetic chain interruption in a large group of patients of age <18 years with PPH, focusing on surgical outcomes, complication rates, and patient satisfaction. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study included patients who underwent thoracoscopic sympathectomy, sympathotomy, or clipping for severe PPH between April 2008 and March 2023 at the Pediatric Surgery Department, Al-Azhar University Hospitals...
April 5, 2024: Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A