Thoracic Surgery Clinics

In this particular issue the topic of hyperhidrosis is being discussed quite extensively. The different treatment modalities are being reviewed authors and Dr. Reisfeld wrote a chapter about the conservative treatment of focal hyperhidrosis. It should be emphasized that any patient who suffers from focal hyperhidrosis should first try some of the conservative measures mentioned in this chapter. Even though the success rate for conservative non surgical treatments is not high it still important for those considering surgery to try first.

Overall the book gives updated information about the surgical treatment options with emphasis on the different views and approaches held by different experts in the field of hyperhidrosis. Hopefully this accumulated information will shed more light into the understanding and choosing of the best treatment options.

Published (May 2008): Thoracic Surgery Clinics This publication includes comprehensive, state-of-the-art reviews by experts in the field provide current, practical information on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the lung, esophagus, chest wall, trachea, and pleura. Dr. Reisfeld contributed a peer reviewed chapter in this publication discussing the conservative treatment of Palmar (Hand Sweating) Hyperhidrosis. The need for a conservative trial to treat hyperhidrosis is the hallmark before any surgical treatment is attempted. View details here - Look up 2008 Volume 18

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