Sympathectomy for facial blushing
Fischbacher C
Record ID 32004000059
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the effects of sympathectomy on blushing and social and psychological health in people with severe (socially or psychologically disabling) facial blushing, compared to other treatments.
Authors' recommendations:
We did not identify any controlled trials or cohort studies. The evidence about effectiveness, based on three case series, was therefore very limited. The main weakness of these studies was their lack of a comparison group and their resulting inability to exclude a placebo response to surgery. In addition, the methods of assessing outcome were poorly described and not validated, and the range of outcomes assessed was limited. The studies provided very limited evidence that sympathectomy improves blushing. Side effects were common.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.wihrd.soton.ac.uk
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Sympathectomy
- Blushing
Contact
Organisation Name:
Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
Contact Address:
Pauline King. Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, Boldrewood Medical School, Bassett Crescent East, Highfield, Southampton. SO16 7PX Tel. +44 1703 595661 Fax +44 1703 595662
Copyright:
Bazian Ltd, Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
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