Incidence and Severity of Compensatory Hyperhidrosis Following Bilateral Sympathectomy.

Background: Primary hyperhidrosis is a condition caused by an excessive stimulation of sweat glands, leading to a decline in both quality of life and social wellbeing. Thoracic sympathectomy surgery provides a relief of the initial symptoms but poses a risk for developing compensatory hyperhidrosis (CH) in various degrees.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence and characteristics of CH post-thoracic sympathectomy.