Video-endoscopic and mini-endoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis

被引:2
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作者
Pillay, PK [1 ]
Kumar, K [1 ]
Tang, KK [1 ]
机构
[1] Mt Elizabeth Med Ctr, Asian Brain Spine Nerve Ctr, Singapore 228510, Singapore
关键词
endoscope; sympathectomy; hyperhidrosis;
D O I
10.1159/000099887
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
Video-endoscopic sympathectomy (VES) is currently the method of choice for the minimally invasive treatment of hyperhidrosis involving the palms, armpit and facial areas. Over a 7-year period from 1991 to 1997 our technique of performing VES has evolved during the performance of 800 endoscopic sympathectomies from the use of 3 ports to a single 10-mm port to finally a 3-mm port using a mini-endoscope. In comparison to standard VES, mini-endoscopic sympathectomy is simpler, less invasive, causes less postoperative discomfort and consistently allows patients to return home the same day.
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页码:274 / 277
页数:4
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