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Miller D et al. - Compensatory hyperhidrosis continues to occur after sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis; however, a significant reduction in incidence can be achieved by dividing the sympathetic chain at a single level (T2). Patients who are older and/or have increased body mass index should be warned of their increased risk of compensatory hyperhidrosis after sympathectomy.

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