Customer Testimonials ETS-C Technique This advanced and innovative technique has proven to be an effective treatment for many patients. ETS-C involves the placement of tiny, titanium clamps over the sympathetic nerve. This allows the procedure to be potentially reversed as opposed to traditional ETS surgery in which the nerves are severed. The reversibility of our procedure has been demonstrated to range between 1-6 months following surgery, but there is no guarantee of complete reversal. On the other hand, there is no potential for reversal with the ETS cutting technique performed by many other surgeons. ETS-C is performed under general anesthesia and requires a skilled surgeon. Our surgeons enter the chest cavity through two small incisions located on each side of the body just under the armpit. A small amount of carbon dioxide (a harmless gas) is introduced into the chest cavity in order to gently push the lung aside. This provides a very clear view of the sympathetic nerve chain which is located along the spine inside of the chest cavity. Our surgeons then expose the sympathetic ganglion chain and place the small clamps over the nerve responsible for the sweating and/or blushing. For hand sweating and underarm sweating, the clamps are placed over the 3rd and 4th ganglia (T3-T4) of the sympathetic nerve chain. This technique best targets hand and underarm sweating, and may also reduce facial sweating/ blushing. For facial sweating and facial blushing  specifically, the clamps are placed over the second ganglion (T2) of the sympathetic nerve chain. Our technique is very precise in that we divide any Kuntz nerves, which are believed to be present in most individuals, but can be missed by surgeons who are inexperienced in locating these nerves. Thorough examination and division of the Kuntz nerves is believed to be important in order to prevent recurrence of the hyperhidrosis/blushing and thus the need for a second surgery. After completion of the operation, the carbon dioxide gas is evacuated and the incisions are closed with an absorbable suture which does not need removal. The procedure is then repeated on the opposite side. A chest X-ray is performed to insure that the lungs are fully inflated. The patient may resume work within 48 hours and return to sports activities in 5-7 days Toll Free: (800) 779-4509  -  Tel: (954) 455-5560 Fax:(954) 455-7933 Sympathetic Ganglion First Rib Sympathetic Chain Fourth Rib Incisions To Correct palmar and axillary sweating, tiny clips are placed over the T3 & T4 Sympathetic ganglia. For facial sweating and/or facial blushing, clips are placed over the T2 ganglia. Second Rib (Sympathetic Nerve Ganglion) Helpful Information Armpit Sweating Facial Blushing ETS-C Technique Side Effects Facial Sweating FREE Literature Dr. Meyer Site Map Hand Sweating Testimonials Hyperhidrosis Home  |  Surgeons  |  Hospitals  |  Getting Started  |  FAQ’s  |  Contact Us  |  Hyperhidrosis  |  Hand Sweating Armpit Sweating  |  Facial Sweating  |  Facial Blushing  |  ETS-C Technique  |  Side Effects  |  FREE Literature  |  Dr. Meyer  Testimonials  |  Sweaty Hands  |  Site Map    Copyright © 2010 The American Institute for Hyperhidrosis Se Habla Español HOME SURGEONS HOSPITALS GET STARTED FAQ’S CONTACT US

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