L Level

The L level simply describes the anatomical location where the lumbar sympathectomy procedure is done. For example if the titanium clips are applied at the L3 level it means that the clips were applied at the level of the third lumbar vertebra. We human beings have 5 lumbar vertebrae. On the contrary in the thoracic region (for hand sweating) we have 12 vertebrae. Those levels are used in order to get a unified approach and information as to the best level for the sympathectomy to be done.

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Sweaty Hands
Sweaty Feet
Armpit Sweating
What is ETS - Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Details of the surgery
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