What kind of ETS surgery side effects are there?
Every operation carries with it the risk of potential side effects, and ETS surgery side effects are no different. For starters, the fact that a nerve is cut or clamped can lead to a loss of sensation in other areas. Some people have reported a loss of feeling in their face and other areas above the shoulders, and they can sometimes sweat far less (or even not at all) in these areas too. This might sound like a good thing, but if you are too warm in the summer and your body cannot produce sweat to cool you down, this side effect – if it occurs – can be very troublesome indeed. The operation itself requires that the lung is partly deflated in order to reach the intended nerve that needs to be cut. This means there is always a risk of damage – either temporary or permanent – to either the lungs or the heart, since the area being operated on is close to both of these structures. Pain is another potential side effect that may also be short lived or permanent. Of course, it is natural to ex
