Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary facial blushing

The Committee noted that techniques of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy vary in the way in which the sympathetic chain is dealt with and the precise extent of sympathectomy for primary facial blushing. These variations may affect the efficacy and safety outcomes of this procedure.

The Committee received and considered comments from patients, some of whom described severe distress as a result of side effects following this procedure.