None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Drug : This study is a clinical trial designed to compare the effectiveness of sympathetic ganglionectomy performed with versus without the use of indocyanine green (ICG) and near-infrared thoracoscop
Sponsors
The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 to 60 years undergoing surgery for facial flushing or craniofacial hyperhidrosis at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital or St. Vincent's Hospital. Patients who voluntarily provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who decline or do not provide informed consent for participation in the study. Patients with a history of previous surgery for facial flushing or craniofacial hyperhidrosis. Patients with communication difficulties that preclude accurate assessment of symptoms. Patients with a history of neuropsychiatric disorders. Patients with a known allergy to ICG, iodine, or contrast agents. Patients who test positive on a preoperative ICG skin allergy test.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Success rate of sympathetic ganglionectomy using indocyanine green (ICG) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of postoperative symptom improvement using thermal imaging and subjective symptom assessment | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactKwanyong Hyun
The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent's Hospital
Outcome results
None listed