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Outcome of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Patients with Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis

Outcome of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Patients with Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis

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15 years and older
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Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the overall efficiency of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy on the permanent reduction of Primary focal hyperhidrosis of predilective parts of the body, palms, armpits, face, and soles.

Description

The aims of this study are:

  1. examine the efficiency of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy (BTS) with different levels of transection among the persons with the Primary focal Hyperhidrosis (PFH)
  2. examine the influence of BTS on cardio-pulmonary function tests in persons with PFH after the operation.
  3. examine the incidence, duration, and intensity of compensatory sweating after BTS among persons with PFH
  4. examine the incidence, duration, localization, and treatment of postoperative pain after BTS among persons with PFH.
  5. determine postoperative complications of BTS among persons with PFH
  6. examine the influence of BTS on quality of life among persons with PFH

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • a. persons with confirmed and estimated Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis accepted to participate in this investigation, fulfilling pre and postoperative questionnaires about BTS effects and quality of life after the operation
  • b. Satisfactory CardioPulmonary Function

Exclusion Criteria:

  • previous thoracic surgical procedures, rib fractures, massive pneumonias, or pleural empyema
  • Secondary Hyperhidrosis

Study details
    Hyperhidrosis Primary Focal Palms

NCT06638827

Sohag University

14 October 2025

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