Abstract
Objective: Hyperhidrosis is defined as the secretion of sweat more than normal physiological needs that is required for thermoregulation, especially at facial, axillary, palmar and plantar regions causing psychological problems and deterioration in the social quality of life of the patient. Treatment of hyperhidrosis consists of topical treatments, systemic medications, iontophoresis, botulinum toxin injections, radiofrequency applications, psychotherapy or surgery. However, each treatment type contains different specific advantages, disadvantages, side effects or complications. Currently the gold standard for treatment is accepted as thoracic sympathetic blockade. As thoracic sympathectomy causes a peripheral vasodilation and increases the temperature of palmar region, we hypothesized that by measuring temperature we could reduce the sympathectomy level and might decrease the side effects of the procedure.
Material and Methods: In our study, the palmar temperature was measured in 21 patients before and after endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy and compared statistically.
Results: The results showed that palmar temperature increased after endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.
Conclusion: The follow up of palmar temperature during operation might show the accuracy of the localization of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.