247 Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A One-Stage Reconstruction Approach Using Acellular Dermal Substitute. (28th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dhannoon, A.; Hurley, C.M.; Carr, S.; Hussey, A.
• Is Part Of: British journal of surgery. Volume 109(2022)Supplement 1
• Publication Date: 2022-02-28
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac039.161
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1323

Abstract

Abstract: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic recurrent debilitating condition. It is characterized by abscesses, and can be complicated by rupture, scarring sinuses. The management of HS is multidisciplinary, involving general lifestyle modification, medical treatment, and surgery. A wide range of surgical interventions have been described for HS disease control and management. However, surgical management strategies are highly variable. We present a case of a 33-year-old female with extensive HS in both axillae resulting in extreme pain, restriction of shoulders movement with severe impact on quality of life. After failure of non-operative management, she underwent a wide excision of all pathological axillary disease. One week later, she had a single-stage reconstruction with Matriderm®. and a meshed split thickness skin graft. Acellular dermal skin substitutes may be an alternative to conventional means of hidradenitis suppurativa reconstruction, producing subtle, pliable, and durable skin.