Bilateral uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for managing secondary Raynaud’s in CREST syndrome: A case report

Abstract

Highlights Uniportal VATS sympathectomy offers less hospitalization stay and minimal post-operative pain. Uniportal VATS sympathectomy offers more patient satisfaction and early return to work. Uniportal VATS sympathectomy offers better cosmetic result.

Unilateral Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy in the Treatment of Raynaud’s Syndrome: A Case Report

“…Although it has been studied mainly in primary hyperhidrosis, it has also been used in Raynaud's syndrome, facial flushing, and abdominal pain due to chronic pancreatitis, reflex sympathetic dystrophy or anginal syndromes. For Raynaud's syndrome, the scarce published literature defends its use as a last resort for refractory cases [1], offering an effective and safe treatment with favorable cosmetic results, reduced hospitalization and minimal postoperative pain. Sympathetic denervation causes long-term effects on lung function, cardiac function, skin coloration, and psychological status.…”