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Dr. Reisfeld's research and media coverage
A special assignment CBS 2 television feature showing Dr. Reisfeld and the Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy procedure.
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Published (May 2008):
Thoracic Surgery Clinics
This publication includes comprehensive, state-of-the-art reviews by experts in the field provide current, practical information on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the lung, esophagus, chest wall, trachea, and pleura. Dr. Reisfeld contributed a peer reviewed chapter in this publication discussing the conservative treatment of Palmar (Hand Sweating) Hyperhidrosis. The need for a conservative trial to treat hyperhidrosis is the hallmark before any surgical treatment is attempted.
View details here - Look up 2008 Volume 18
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Published:
Clinical Autonomic Research Medical Journal
This study evaluates the outcome of 1,274 patients who underwent endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for plamar, plantar, axillary or facial hyperhidrosis/blushing. Half of the patients were clamped at the T2–T3 level and half were clamped at the T3–T4 level. Postsurgical symptoms and side effects were assessed by interview. View the entire article here:
Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis: should we place the clamps at T2–T3 or T3–T4?. You can also view information on the published paper at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
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Dr. Reisfeld was featured on the cable network show Life Moments which showcases women and their triumphs in life through adversity.
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"MAKING IT HAPPEN Flo Sweaty Palms Surgery
Flo Wu is a gorgeous model and actress with a secret: she suffers from an embarrassing condition that causes excessive perspiration on her hands and feet. Will a world-renowned doctor be able to cure her condition surgically? Flo faces the MOMENT of truth."
Dr. Reisfeld was interviewed by 48 hours and Fox News with regard to hyperhidrosis. These shows have not yet aired but may in the future. We will provide information if they do.
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Dr. Reisfeld was published in the August 2002 issue of the Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques which is a peer reviewed (reviewed by other surgeons in the same field) surgical journal. To read the article summary click here.
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Dr. Reisfeld was interviewed and published in the June/July 2002 Issue of Heart and Soul Magazine under the Body Clinic health advisor section. To read the article click here.
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WebMD Live Chat Transcript: A Cure for Excessive Sweating with Dr. Rafael Reisfeld
Featured on:
"EXCESSIVE SWEATING: Latest treatments aim to stop hyperhidrosis
produced by Mark Kadin
reported by Lucky Severson
story by Shawn O’Leary
video edited by Katie Elfsten"
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Dr.Reisfeld has been featured in the Meet The Experts section of a site dedicated to hyperhidrosis information. To read the questions and answers click on the following two links:
Ask The Experts May 2001
Ask The Experts January 2002
In addition, Dr. Reisfeld has appeared in numerous television programs, including local, national, and international.
Do you have any questions that were not answered here? Would you like to speak with Dr.Reisfeld who can answer those questions? To learn more about what we can do for you contact The Center For Hyperhidrosis by clicking here.
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