Home News & Announcements ESTS Survey on Thoracic Autonomic Nervous System Surgery ESTS Survey on Thoracic Autonomic Nervous System Surgery The prevalence of primary focal hyperhidrosis varies from 0.072% to 16.3%, according to the literature; interestingly, only 51% of sufferers have discussed their condition with healthcare providers. As many as 61% of affected individuals do not think hyperhidrosis is a medical condition, whereas 47% believe that no one can do anything to treat their condition. As one of the ESTS members, we would like to ask you to participate in this online survey to investigate the current clinical practice concerning thoracic sympathetic surgery among European Society of Thoracic Surgeon (ESTS) members. Please Click Here to Access the Survey View other News Articles