| Is previous thoracic sympathectomy a risk factor for exertional heat stroke? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17720429 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report the case of a physically fit young man who presented with severe, life-threatening heat stroke after running a 10 km road race. He had previously received bilateral thoracic sympathectomy for axillary hyperhidrosis at another hospital, and was known to have upper body and limb anhidrosis. Thoracic sympathectomy can result in reduced sweating and disturbed peripheral vascular and heart rate responses. Patients should be warned that these mechanisms may play a role in the development of exertional heat stroke. |
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Authors:
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Alan D L Sihoe; Raymond W T Liu; Alex K L Lee; Chak-Wah Lam; Lik-Cheung Cheng |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Annals of thoracic surgery Volume: 84 ISSN: 1552-6259 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Thorac. Surg. Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-08-27 Completed Date: 2007-09-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15030100R Medline TA: Ann Thorac Surg Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1025-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China. adls1@excite.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Heat Stroke / etiology* Humans Hyperhidrosis / surgery* Male Sympathectomy / adverse effects* Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted* |
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