If you are a patient who had sympathectomy - and the outcome was unexpected, - or if you are a medical professional who is well aware of the implications of surgical denervation, and share the concerns voiced in this petition, please add your name to it and mail it to the health minister.


You can contact Mia, ets.surgery@yahoo.com.au if you have any questions about this petition.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Patients complain of emotional blunting following endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis and blushing


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