Thoracic Portal Survey - Management of Hyperhidrosis
 

 
The following questions relate to a 23-year-old woman with severe palmar and mild plantar hyperhidrosis. She is otherwise in good health. The condition affects her work and social lives importantly.

1. What do you require prior to recommending surgery to this patient?

2. What would you tell the patient about expectations for improvement in her palmar hyperhidrosis?

3. What would you tell the patient about expectations for improvement in her plantar hyperhidrosis?

4. What levels do you recommend treating for this patient's pattern of excessive sweating?

5. Which technique do you use for managing the nerves intraoperatively?

6. What is the duration of postoperative hospitalization for these patients?

7. In what region do you work?

Thank you for your participation and help. We will make the results available as soon as the responses are collated and analyzed.