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Zhong Y, Zhu Y, Li J, Yang X, Feng Z, Liu H, Liang Z, Lin B, Liu Z, Wang X, Luo W, Zhu J, Li B, Lai S, Jiang W, Wu J, Li D, Zhang L, Huang B, Tang J. Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation versus surgical sympathectomy in palmar hyperhidrosis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7620. [PMID: 38556580 PMCID: PMC10982298 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57834-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) comparative efficacy of treatments using video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy (VATS) in the long term remains uncertain in patients with palmar hyperhidrosis (PHH). This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of RFA and VATS in patients with PHH. We recruited patients aged ≥ 14 years with diagnosed PHH from 14 centres in China. The treatment options of RFA or VATS were assigned to two cohort in patients with PHH. The primary outcome was the efficacy at 1-year. A total of 807 patients were enrolled. After propensity score matching, the rate of complete remission was lower in RFA group than VATS group (95% CI 0.21-0.57; p < 0.001). However, the rates of palmar dryness (95% CI 0.38-0.92; p = 0.020), postoperative pain (95% CI 0.13-0.33; p < 0.001), and surgery-related complications (95% CI 0.19-0.85; p = 0.020) were lower in RFA group than in VATS group, but skin temperature rise was more common in RFA group (95% CI 1.84-3.58; p < 0.001). RFA had a lower success rate than VATS for the complete remission of PHH. However, the symptom burden and cost are lower in patients undergoing RFA compared to those undergoing VATS.Trial Registration: ChiCTR2000039576, URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx .
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- Yiyue Zhong
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57 People Avenue South, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57 People Avenue South, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, Gaozhou People's Hospital, No. 89 Xiguan Road, Gaozhou, 525200, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Hospital of Wuhan, No. 215 Zhongshan Road, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Gansu Provincial Hospital, No. 204, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57 People Avenue South, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The 900Th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force, No. 156 West Second Ring North Road, Fuzhou, 350000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou, 510010, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, The Third People's Hospital of Huizhou, No. 1, Qiaodong Xuexiu Street, Huicheng District, Huizhou, 516000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Shenzhen, No. 3002 Sungang West Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Central Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army, 627#, Wuluo Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 241 West Huaihai Road, Shanghai, 310000, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Meizhou People's Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), Meizhou Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, 514031, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, China Railway Fuyang Central Hospital, No. 161 Xingfu Road, Yingdong District, Fuyang, 236000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Clinical Research, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57, South of People Avenue, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57 People Avenue South, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57 People Avenue South, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57 People Avenue South, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China.
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Han Z, Rui M, Zhang Z, Tang J, Xu L, Yao M. Development and Validation of a Nomogram to Predict Recurrence of Primary Hyperhidrosis after CT-guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Sympathectomy. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023; 34:1892-1900.e4. [PMID: 37549843 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2023.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the recurrence rate of primary hyperhidrosis (PH) after computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency sympathectomy (RFS) and identify risk factors associated with recurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 290 patients with PH who underwent CT-guided RFS were included in this retrospective cohort study. The electronic medical record was reviewed for patients' information and procedural parameters. Follow-ups were conducted for recurrence rate, and Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale was used to assess presence or absence of recurrence. Stepwise regression and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression algorithms were used for feature selection. RESULTS The recurrence rate 1 year after procedure was 17.6%. Male (hazard ratio [HR], 2.35; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.08-5.15), low postoperative palm or foot temperature (HR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.60-0.98), high postoperative heart rate (HR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.02-1.10), low preoperative and postoperative hospital anxiety and depression score difference (HR, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.43-0.80), and the absence of compensatory hyperhidrosis immediately after procedure (HR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.22-0.98) were established as independent factors affecting prognosis. A nomogram was built accordingly. The C indices of the training and testing sets were 0.773 and 0.659, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Follow-up results showed that the recurrence rate of PH treated with CT-guided RFS was low. This study constructed and validated a nomogram to predict the recurrence of PH 1 year after CT-guided RFS, which is convenient for interventionalists to evaluate accurately the prognosis of patients postoperatively and to identify high-risk patients who need more active treatment.
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- Zixin Han
- Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Jiaxing, China; Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Jiaxing, China; Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China.
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Hu R, Wang Q, Liu Q, Zhou Y, Huang D, Zhou H. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous puncturing technique: novel radiofrequency ablation technique for thoracic sympathectomy in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 64:ezad372. [PMID: 37947326 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Radiofrequency thoracic sympathectomy is routinely conducted under computed tomographic or fluoroscopic guidance in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis. However, it remains a great challenge to perform a thoracic paravertebral puncture precisely and safely, because it is associated with repeated exposure to radiation and the risk of a pneumothorax. Alternatively, an ultrasound-guided technique can provide high-resolution and real-time needle tracking during the percutaneous procedure. We have provided our experience of ultrasonic guidance in radiofrequency sympathectomy for the treatment of primary palmar hyperhidrosis.
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- Rong Hu
- Department of Pain, The Third Xiangya Hospital and Institute of Pain Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pain, The Third Xiangya Hospital and Institute of Pain Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pain, The Third Xiangya Hospital and Institute of Pain Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pain, The Third Xiangya Hospital and Institute of Pain Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pain, The Third Xiangya Hospital and Institute of Pain Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pain, The Third Xiangya Hospital and Institute of Pain Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Raveglia F, Orlandi R, Guttadauro A, Cioffi U, Cardillo G, Cioffi G, Scarci M. How to Prevent, Reduce, and Treat Severe Post Sympathetic Chain Compensatory Hyperhidrosis: 2021 State of the Art. Front Surg 2022; 8:814916. [PMID: 35047551 PMCID: PMC8763307 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.814916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The role of thoracic surgery in the management of hyperhidrosis is well-known and thoracoscopic sympathetic interruption is commonly accepted as being the most effective treatment. However, some concerns still remain regarding the potential to develop compensatory hyperidrosis (CH), the most troublesome and frequent side effect after surgery and its management. Compensatory hyperidrosis prevention may be achieved by identifying subjects at higher risk and/or targeting nerve interruption level on the base of single patient characteristics gathered during the preoperative survey. Furthermore, the surgical treatment may consist of different techniques aimed at reversing the effects of previous sympathetic interruption. To predict CH after sympathectomy, the most interesting proposals in recent literature are a temporary thoracoscopic sympathetic block and the introduction of new and targeted preoperative surveys. If the role of nerve clipping technique vs. the definitive cutting is still intensely under debated, new approaches have been recently proposed to reduce the incidence of CH. In particular, extended sympathicotomy has been described as an alternative to overcome severe forms. Last, among the techniques developed to reverse sympathetic interruption effect, diffuse sympathicotomy (DS) and microsurgical sympathetic trunk reconstruction represent advances in this field. An all-round review of these topics is strongly needed. Our aim is to cover all the above issues point by point. Although sympathectomy represents a small part of thoracic surgery, we believe that it is worthy of interest because of the profound effect that complications for a benign condition can have on patients.
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- Federico Raveglia
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
- *Correspondence: Federico Raveglia
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Istituti Clinici Zucchi Monza, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini, Roman, Italy
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- Department of Sciences and Technologies, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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Alkosha HM, Elkiran YM. Assessment of the learning curve of video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy in a single neurosurgical trainee: a cumulative summation analysis. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s41984-021-00122-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy (VATS) is a common procedure unusually practiced by neurosurgeons due to lack of training.
Objective
To evaluate the learning curve for VATS in a young neurosurgeon with no previous experience in open sympathectomy techniques or extracranial endoscopic procedures.
Methods
This is a retrospective review and analysis of prospectively collected data in 50 consecutive cases admitted to our facility with the diagnosis of essential palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis operated by a neurosurgical trainee under strict supervision of 2 experienced mentors. After an initial training phase, cumulative sum mation (CUSUM) analysis was used to evaluate the surgical performance of the trainee in terms of operating time, blood loss, hospital stay and failures.
Results
Improvement in operating time was noticed after the first 20 cases with significant affection by changes in OR team. The blood loss was significantly improved after the first 10 cases with less sensitivity to changes in OR team. Hospital stay and failures were steady and within expected values throughout the study.
Conclusion
An average of 20 cases may be enough for a neurosurgeon with basal knowledge to attain technical competence in VATS sympathectomy. Mentored surgical training on VATS sympathectomy is a safe and effective training method with failures within expected limits. The experience of the OR team plays an important role in the rapid improvement and consistency of performance.
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Mohammad Khalil A, Makram Botros J, Boules ML, Salama AK, Gaber Ragab S. Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation of Thoracic T2 and T3 Sympathectomy in Palmar Hyperhidrosis: A Case Report. Anesth Pain Med 2021; 11:e114827. [PMID: 34540640 PMCID: PMC8438739 DOI: 10.5812/aapm.114827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Hyperhidrosis is the maladjustment of excess sweating in specific parts of the body. Radiofrequency (RF) therapy has been successfully used to treat hyperhidrosis with a success rate of 85% - 95% in patients refractory to sympathectomy. The main hypothesis was the association between reduced palmar hyperhidrosis and radiofrequency RF therapy. The RF therapy is a less invasive technique, including the utilization of electromagnetic energy that is deposited near the nerve tissue. The mechanism of action of continuous RF could be explained by the destruction of afferent nerve fibers on their way from a nociceptive focus to the central nervous system. Pulsed RF was invented to explore this possibility, with the sole purpose of finding a less destructive and equally effective technique for the application of RF to afferent pathways. Herein, we further evaluated whether the procedure was safe without any complications in routine follow-up in palmar hyperhidrosis. Case Presentation Herein, we report the case of a male patient with an age of 22 years undergoing thermal RF sympathectomy therapy of thoracic T2 and T3 sympathetic ganglia for the palmar hyperhidrosis of his right hand observed for 3 months. The patient developed a contraction of the flexor involving the small muscles of the right hand with severe pain and congestion 17 days after the procedure without any other complications. The contraction was relieved by a sonar-guided median nerve block at the wrist with two injections of 2 mL lidocaine 2% and 2 mL dexamethasone. Conclusions This study has been the first clinical case report complicated by the development of a contraction of the flexor muscles of the right hand with severe pain and congestion. The spasm was gradually relieved by sonar-guided median nerve injection at the level of the wrist and intended to assess the role of RF ablation with a success rate of 85% - 95% in palmar hyperhidrosis.
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- Atef Mohammad Khalil
- Fayoum University Hospital, Fayoum, Egypt
- Corresponding Author: Fayoum University Hospital, Fayoum, Egypt.
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Mostafa MS, Elsherbeny M, Abdelbarr A, Abdelhay S. Thoracoscopic excision versus radiofrequency ablation of the sympathetic chain as a treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis: comparative study. ANNALS OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43159-020-00031-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Background
Hyperhidrosis is an excess sweat secretion. Various modalities of treatment exist for hyperhidrosis. Although medical treatment is the first line of treatment, its long-term outcome is not satisfactory. In this study, we compared the results of thoracoscopic excision with that of radiofrequency ablation of the sympathetic chain as a treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis.
Results
During the period from January 2014 to December 2017, 42 patients with palmar hyperhidrosis after failure of medical treatment presented to Departments of Pediatric Surgery and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine. They were 26 males and 16 females. Their ages ranged between 11 and 42 years (mean 21.78 years). Twenty patients underwent thoracoscopic excision of the sympathetic chain (in Pediatric Surgery Department), while 22 patients underwent radiofrequency ablation of the sympathetic chain (in Neurosurgery Department). For the thoracoscopic sympathectomy group, the mean operative time was 27.39 min, the mean length of hospital stay was 24.78 h, the mean sweating scale decreased from 3.28 preoperatively to 1.33 1 year postoperatively, and the main postoperative complication was compensatory hyperhidrosis (40%). For the radiofrequency ablation group, the mean operative time was 55 min, the mean length of hospital stay was 20.64 h, the mean sweating scale decreased from 3.29 preoperatively to 1.57 1 year postoperatively, and the main postoperative complication was recurrence of hyperhidrosis (27%).
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Thoracoscopic excision is more effective than radiofrequency ablation of the sympathetic chain in improving palmar hyperhidrosis. However, it has a higher risk of developing compensatory hyperhidrosis.
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Han JW, Kim JJ, Kim YH, Kim IS, Jeong SC. New sympathicotomy for prevention of severe compensatory hyperhidrosis in patients with primary hyperhidrosis. J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:765-772. [PMID: 32274143 PMCID: PMC7138987 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.12.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Background Primary hyperhidrosis (PH) is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable secretion in the eccrine sweat glands of the craniofacial region, armpits, hands, and feet. Sympathicotomy is the most effective treatment for severe PH; however, compensatory hyperhidrosis (CH) remains the most devastating postoperative complication. The purpose of the present study was to suggest a new sympathicotomy method for PH to prevent severe CH. Methods From March 2014 to December 2018, a total of 212 patients were included in the study. R2 (53 cases) sympathicotomy for craniofacial hyperhidrosis and R3 (79 cases) or R4 (80 cases) sympathicotomy for palmar hyperhidrosis using the thoracoscopic technique were performed, respectively. Sympathicotomy was performed using two different methods (conventional 145 cases and new 67 cases). Expanded sympathicotomy was performed as the new method (67 cases), which was divided into two groups (partial- and full-expanded sympathicotomy). Operative effectiveness was evaluated by a reduction in percentage of post-operative sweating compared with pre-operative sweating and groups were divided into complete and incomplete sweat reduction characteristics. Complete sweat reduction was defined as sweat reduction ≥80% compared with preoperative sweating. The degrees of CH were classified as negligible, mild bothering (tolerable), and severe bothering (intolerable). Data on preoperative subject characteristics, disease status, operative technique, and postoperative outcomes were gathered using medical records and telephone surveys. Results According to sympathicotomy techniques, the conventional procedure (non-expanded sympathicotomy) was performed in 145 cases and the new expanded sympathicotomy procedure was performed in 67 cases (partial-expanded sympathicotomy 28 cases; full-expanded sympathicotomy 39 cases). Craniofacial hyperhidrosis was significantly more prevalent in the older group and in female patients (P<0.001 and P=0.007, respectively). Sympathicotomy was significantly more effective in palmar hyperhidrosis than craniofacial hyperhidrosis (P<0.001). CH was significantly more severe in craniofacial hyperhidrosis than palmar hyperhidrosis after sympathicotomy (P<0.001). In craniofacial hyperhidrosis, there was no significant difference in sweat reduction and CH between conventional and the expanded sympathicotomy techniques (P=0.177 and P=0.474, respectively). In palmar hyperhidrosis, there was no significant difference in sweat reduction between the conventional and the expanded sympathicotomy (P=0.178), however, degree of CH in the conventional technique was significantly more severe than in the expanded technique (P=0.001). Regarding comparison between partial- and full-expanded sympathicotomy, there was no significant difference in sweat reduction between partial-, and full-expanded sympathicotomy; however, CH was significantly more severe in partial-expanded sympathicotomy (craniofacial hyperhidrosis P=0.006; palmar hyperhidrosis P<0.001). Irrespective of hyperhidrosis types, there was no significant difference in sweat reduction between full-expanded and the others (non-expanded and partial-expanded sympathicotomy), however, full-expanded sympathicotomy showed a significantly less degree of CH than non-expanded and partial-expanded sympathicotomy (craniofacial, P=0.002; palmar, P<0.001). Conclusions Full-expanded sympathicotomy is a safe and feasible treatment that shows a significant decrease in the degree of CH with the same effect in sweat reduction in both craniofacial and palmar hyperhidrosis. Importantly, no severe CH developed after a full-expanded sympathicotomy without any major postoperative complications.
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- Jung Wook Han
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Geumo-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Geumo-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Geumo-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Geumo-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Geumo-dong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Hasimoto FN, Cataneo DC, Hasimoto EN, Ximenes AMG, Cataneo AJM. Radiofrequency in the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis: systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Auton Res 2019; 30:111-120. [PMID: 31552511 DOI: 10.1007/s10286-019-00640-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate, via a systematic review, the effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) for treatment of primary hyperhidrosis (PH). METHODS Experimental or observational studies were included where RF treatment (ablation or microneedling) was performed, comparing the periods before and after treatment. RESULTS Nine studies were considered eligible and included for analysis. In seven of nine studies, patients were subjected to RF only, and in two of nine studies RF was compared to video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy (VATS). There was a reduction in the severity of PH in microneedling (three studies, mean difference -1.24, 95% CI -1.44 to -1.03). In a study that performed sympathetic RF ablation there was a greater reduction in PH severity compared to studies that performed microneedling (-2.42, 95% CI -2.55 to -2.29). There was improvement in the quality of life (QoL) after sympathetic RF ablation (two studies, mean difference -15.92, 95% CI -17.61 to -14.24). Regarding the microneedling procedure, there was a lower improvement in QoL, (two studies, -9.0, 95% CI -9.15 to -8.85). One study comparing sympathetic RF ablation with VATS applied the QoL questionnaire, and the VATS showed superior results. One of the two studies comparing compensatory sweating in RF ablation with VATS showed that compensatory hyperhidrosis was higher in VATS; however, the other study did not observe this difference. One study compared the recurrence of symptoms between VATS and RF ablation; symptom recurrence was shown to be higher in RF. CONCLUSIONS RF is effective for PH treatment, with superior results obtained with sympathetic ablation compared to microneedling.
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- Fabio Nishida Hasimoto
- Post-Graduation Program on General Basis of Surgery, School of Medicine, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Botucatu, SP, CEP 18618-970, Brazil
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Botucatu School of Medicine, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Botucatu, SP, CEP 18618-970, Brazil
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Botucatu School of Medicine, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Botucatu, SP, CEP 18618-970, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program on Medicine, Botucatu School of Medicine, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Botucatu, SP, CEP 18618-970, Brazil
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Botucatu School of Medicine, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Botucatu, SP, CEP 18618-970, Brazil.
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Wade R, Rice S, Llewellyn A, Moloney E, Jones-Diette J, Stoniute J, Wright K, Layton AM, Levell NJ, Stansby G, Craig D, Woolacott N. Interventions for hyperhidrosis in secondary care: a systematic review and value-of-information analysis. Health Technol Assess 2019; 21:1-280. [PMID: 29271741 DOI: 10.3310/hta21800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyperhidrosis is uncontrollable excessive sweating that occurs at rest, regardless of temperature. The symptoms of hyperhidrosis can significantly affect quality of life. The management of hyperhidrosis is uncertain and variable. OBJECTIVE To establish the expected value of undertaking additional research to determine the most effective interventions for the management of refractory primary hyperhidrosis in secondary care. METHODS A systematic review and economic model, including a value-of-information (VOI) analysis. Treatments to be prescribed by dermatologists and minor surgical treatments for hyperhidrosis of the hands, feet and axillae were reviewed; as endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is incontestably an end-of-line treatment, it was not reviewed further. Fifteen databases (e.g. CENTRAL, PubMed and PsycINFO), conference proceedings and trial registers were searched from inception to July 2016. Systematic review methods were followed. Pairwise meta-analyses were conducted for comparisons between botulinum toxin (BTX) injections and placebo for axillary hyperhidrosis, but otherwise, owing to evidence limitations, data were synthesised narratively. A decision-analytic model assessed the cost-effectiveness and VOI of five treatments (iontophoresis, medication, BTX, curettage, ETS) in 64 different sequences for axillary hyperhidrosis only. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Fifty studies were included in the effectiveness review: 32 randomised controlled trials (RCTs), 17 non-RCTs and one large prospective case series. Most studies were small, rated as having a high risk of bias and poorly reported. The interventions assessed in the review were iontophoresis, BTX, anticholinergic medications, curettage and newer energy-based technologies that damage the sweat gland (e.g. laser, microwave). There is moderate-quality evidence of a large statistically significant effect of BTX on axillary hyperhidrosis symptoms, compared with placebo. There was weak but consistent evidence for iontophoresis for palmar hyperhidrosis. Evidence for other interventions was of low or very low quality. For axillary hyperhidrosis cost-effectiveness results indicated that iontophoresis, BTX, medication, curettage and ETS was the most cost-effective sequence (probability 0.8), with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of £9304 per quality-adjusted life-year. Uncertainty associated with study bias was not reflected in the economic results. Patients and clinicians attending an end-of-project workshop were satisfied with the sequence of treatments for axillary hyperhidrosis identified as being cost-effective. All patient advisors considered that the Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index was superior to other tools commonly used in hyperhidrosis research for assessing quality of life. LIMITATIONS The evidence for the clinical effectiveness and safety of second-line treatments for primary hyperhidrosis is limited. This meant that there was insufficient evidence to draw conclusions for most interventions assessed and the cost-effectiveness analysis was restricted to hyperhidrosis of the axilla. FUTURE WORK Based on anecdotal evidence and inference from evidence for the axillae, participants agreed that a trial of BTX (with anaesthesia) compared with iontophoresis for palmar hyperhidrosis would be most useful. The VOI analysis indicates that further research into the effectiveness of existing medications might be worthwhile, but it is unclear that such trials are of clinical importance. Research that established a robust estimate of the annual incidence of axillary hyperhidrosis in the UK population would reduce the uncertainty in future VOI analyses. STUDY REGISTRATION This study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42015027803. FUNDING The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.
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- Ros Wade
- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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Romero FR, Cataneo DC, Cataneo AJM. Outcome of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thoracic Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018; 30:362-366. [PMID: 30006204 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The impact of upper thoracic percutaneous sympathectomy with radiofrequency on the quality of life (QOL) of patients with palmar hyperhidrosis was evaluated. Thirty-six patients with palmar hyperhidrosis were selected for a prospective observational study. Treatment consisted of percutaneous radiofrequency thoracic sympathectomy of T3 and T4 ganglions in all cases. QOL questionnaires were applied preoperatively, on the 1st postoperative (PO) day, and on the 30th, 90th, 180th, and 360th PO days. Furthermore, compensatory hyperhidrosis (HDSSc) scale measures were used simultaneously, in order to evaluate the rate and frequency of this side effect. The QOL questionnaire evaluation showed preoperative values of 83.94 ± 4.74 (meaning poor quality of life), decreasing to 24.61 ± 2.86 on the 1st PO day, 25.14 ± 3.12 on the 30th PO day, 31.28 ± 4.42 on the 90th PO day, 32.97 ± 4.54 on the 180th PO day, and 33.94 ± 4.6 on the 360th PO day (all postoperative results with values below 35 were considered optimal). Compensatory hyperhidrosis (HDSSc) scale values were 1.14 ± 0.35 on the 1st PO day, 1.42 ± 0.55 on the 30th PO day, 1.83 ± 0.85 on the 90th PO day, 1.92 ± 0.91 on the 180th PO day, and 1.92 ± 0.91 on the 360th PO day (meaning that hyperhidrosis was mainly unnoticed). Patients' subjective satisfaction was considered very good and the majority of patients would recommend the treatment procedure. Percutaneous radiofrequency thoracic sympathectomy had a positive impact on the quality of life of patients with palmar hyperhidrosis, compared to the surgical treatment, with a low rate and intensity of HDSSc and without other complications.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery. Botucatu School of Medicine, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Brazil..
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Brock M, Frangakis C, Georgiades CS. CT-Guided, Percutaneous Ethanol Sympatholysis for Primary Hyperhidrosis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2017; 41:477-482. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1806-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Brock M, Georgiades CS. Resolution of generalized compensatory hyperhidrosis related to sympathectomy, after T2 sympatholysis. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2017; 52:1231-1232. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezx275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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García-Barquín P, Aquerreta Beola JD, Bondía Gracía JM, España Alonso A, Pérez Cajaraville J, Bartolomé Leal P, Bastarrika G. Percutaneous CT–Guided Sympathicolysis with Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Palmar Hyperhidrosis. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2017; 28:877-885. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Revised: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Sang HW, Li GL, Xiong P, Zhu MC, Zhu M. Optimal targeting of sympathetic chain levels for treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis: an updated systematic review. Surg Endosc 2017; 31:4357-4369. [PMID: 28389800 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5508-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Palmar hyperhidrosis involves excessive sweating of the palms, with no known etiology. Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a safe and effective treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis, but compensatory hyperhidrosis is a common complication after ETS, leading to reduced patient satisfaction and postoperative quality of life. However, the appropriate level of the sympathetic chain to target with ETS to achieve maximum efficacy and reduce the risk of compensatory hyperhidrosis (CH) is controversial. In this systemic review, we investigated the appropriate level of sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis. METHODS PRISMA guidelines were implemented to complete a systematic review. We performed a computerized systematic literature search using PubMed and EMBASE from January 1990 to July 2016. We chose the Cochrane Collaboration's tool and the methodological index for non-randomized studies tool for examining study bias. RESULTS A total of 4075 citations were identified, of which 91 were eligible for inclusion, including 68 observational studies and 23 comparative trials. In observational studies, sympathectomies showed similar efficacies for curing PH at different levels. However, T2-free groups (i.e., at levels T3, T4, or T3-T4 combined) could render a lower risk of Horner's syndrome (0 vs. 1.21 ± 0.49%, p = 0.036) and CH (28.75 ± 7.25 vs. 57.46 ± 3.86, p = 0.002) compared with T2 involved. In comparative trials, there were 12 studies describing the comparison between T2-free ETS and T2 involved, and 9 of 12 (75%) showed T2-free ETS could reduce the incidence of CH. Overall, lowering the level and limiting the extent of sympathectomy could reduce the incidence of complications. CONCLUSIONS Cumulative data from more than 13,000 patients suggest that ETS is a safe, effective, and reproducible procedure with a high degree of patient satisfaction. Currently available evidence suggests that T2-free ETS may reduce the incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosis without compromising success rates and safety.
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- Hai-Wei Sang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.,Department of Thoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Chang Huai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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Does the addition of alcohol increase the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation of T2 and T3 sympathetic ganglia in hyperhidrosis? EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.egja.2017.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Romero FR, Haddad GR, Miot HA, Cataneo DC. Palmar hyperhidrosis: clinical, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. An Bras Dermatol 2016; 91:716-725. [PMID: 28099590 PMCID: PMC5193180 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20165358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Palmar hyperhidrosis affects up to 3% of the population and inflict significant impact on quality of life. It is characterized by chronic excessive sweating, not related to the necessity of heat loss. It evolves from a localized hyperactivity of the sympathetic autonomic system and can be triggered by stressful events. In this study, the authors discuss clinical findings, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic issues (clinical and surgical) related to palmar hyperhidrosis.
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- Flávio Ramalho Romero
- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de
Mesquita Filho"BotucatuSPBrazilUniversidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de
Mesquita Filho" (Unesp) – Botucatu (SP), BrazilUniversidade Estadual
Paulista
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de
Mesquita Filho"BotucatuSPBrazilUniversidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de
Mesquita Filho" (Unesp) – Botucatu (SP), BrazilUniversidade Estadual
Paulista
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de
Mesquita Filho"BotucatuSPBrazilUniversidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de
Mesquita Filho" (Unesp) – Botucatu (SP), BrazilUniversidade Estadual
Paulista
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de
Mesquita Filho"BotucatuSPBrazilUniversidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de
Mesquita Filho" (Unesp) – Botucatu (SP), BrazilUniversidade Estadual
Paulista
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Tsitskari M, Friehs G, Zerris V, Georgiades C. CT-Guided, Ethanol Sympatholysis for Primary Axillary-Palmar Hyperhidrosis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2016; 39:1722-1727. [PMID: 27460257 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-016-1429-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Accepted: 07/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Primary hyperhidrosis is an excessive sweating due to an overactive sympathetic system. Our objective was to test the feasibility and provide early data on the safety/efficacy of CT-guided sympatholysis, for primary hyperhidrosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine consecutive patients with axillary-palmar hyperhidrosis were treated between 2013 and 2015. CT-guided sympathetic block was performed in the outpatients at T-2, T-3, and T-4, bilaterally using alcohol under local anesthesia. Immediate postprocedure CT was obtained to assess the complications as per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4. Technical success and clinical success were recorded. Primary and secondary efficacy were assessed by phone and clinical visits; mean follow-up was 12 months (6-26 months). Descriptive statistics was used to report the outcomes. RESULTS One procedure was aborted due to eyelid ptosis after lidocaine injection. All other eight patients (5:3, F:M) (median age 32) had immediate cessation of sweating. Two major complications (pneumothorax, one requiring a chest tube) occurred. Two patients recurred with unilateral and one with bilateral symptoms. One of the unilateral recurrence and the bilateral recurrence patients was retreated successfully. Median follow-up was 1 year. No cases of Horner's or compensatory hyperhidrosis were observed. CONCLUSIONS CT-guided EtOH sympatholysis for axillary/palmar primary hyperhidrosis is feasible. Technical failure rate was 11 %. Primary and secondary efficacy are 75 and 94 %, respectively, to a median follow-up of 1 year. Risk profile appears favorable. Despite a small sample size, results confirm feasibility and encourage a larger study.
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- Maria Tsitskari
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology, American Medical Center, 215 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, 2047, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Neurosurgery, American Medical Center, 215 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, 2047, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Neurosurgery, American Medical Center, 215 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, 2047, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1800 Orleans Street, Sheikh Zayed Tower-Suite 7203, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Semkova K, Gergovska M, Kazandjieva J, Tsankov N. Hyperhidrosis, bromhidrosis, and chromhidrosis: Fold (intertriginous) dermatoses. Clin Dermatol 2015; 33:483-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2015.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Purtuloglu T, Deniz S, Turan A. Reply to Garcia franco et al. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 45:1119. [PMID: 24047709 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Tarık Purtuloglu
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Re-animation, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Re-animation, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Garcia Franco CE, Perez-Cajaraville J, Guillen-Grima F, España A. Percutaneous radiofrequency sympathicolysis versus surgical standard procedure. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 45:1118. [PMID: 24031046 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Carlos E Garcia Franco
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Tenerife, Spain
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- Hyperhidrosis and Facial Blushing Unit, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Navarra, Spain
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