Erschienen in:
01.03.2009 | Invited Commentary
Surgical Approach to Extensive Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the Perineal/Peri-Anal and Gluteal Regions
verfasst von:
Adam Klipfel
Erschienen in:
World Journal of Surgery
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Ausgabe 3/2009
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Excerpt
I thank the authors for an excellent review and series of patients on the topic of perineal/buttocks hidradenitis and its management. The authors discussed the management of severe stage III hidradenitis, which consists of diffuse involvement with multiple interconnected tracts and abscesses [
1]. The article describes using a full excision technique to treat this condition, which, as can be seen in the figures, involves removing all the skin overlying this area. The technique can be quite a morbid operation with a long recovery. It certainly is true that it is necessary in some cases and is an adequate method for treating the condition; however, consideration should be given to using a less morbid option initially and saving the full excision for cases that cannot be done in any another way. …