Changes in electrodermal activity following sympathicotomy in hyperhidrosis patients.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the potential of electrodermal activity (EDA) as a diagnostic tool for preoperative evaluation in hyperhidrosis patients. EDA levels and patterns in different skin areas were investigated before and after endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy (ETS) and was compared to healthy subjects.

Methods: Thirty-seven patients underwent two days of measurements before and after the operation.

Dacron or PTFE for above-knee femoropopliteal bypass. a multicenter randomised study.

Objectives: To compare polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) and polyester grafts (Dacron) for above knee femoropopliteal bypass.

Design: Multicenter randomised clinical trial.

Material And Methods: 427 patients were randomised between 6mm Dacron (Uni-Graft, B.