We describe the successful treatment of a patient with chronic nonhealing ulcers caused by scleroderma refractory to medical therapy. This patient underwent a successful, transaxillary, thoracoscopically assisted, limited sympathectomy that resulted in healing of her ulcers and resolution of pain in the affected hand.
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