If present, the ETS procedure is typically extended to the Kuntz nerve to maximize the success rate. There are few negative side effects of the procedure. This problem might be experienced more in a hot environment. Some patients may experience sweating in the face during ingestion of spicy foods. If you are troubled by warm and dry hands after surgery you may benefit from a moisturizing ointment.
Many patients report that they have reduced heart palpitations during stress.
Such complications may prolong hospital stay for one or two days and are successfully treated with a drainage tube, but have not led to any permanent problems whatsoever. A specific complication is called Horner's Syndrome . This causes a slight drooping of an eyelid without visual impairment and a slightly smaller pupil. This must be considered before deciding to have ETS for this condition. After a night's observation in the hospital, the patient is discharged and work can usually be resumed two days later.