Radical Surgical Excision and Use of Lateral Thoracic Flap for Intractable Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Current treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) include prolonged courses of antibiotics, retinoids, immunosuppressants, and biologics. Severe cases that are resistant to prolonged medical treatment pose a therapeutic challenge. We propose radical excision and lateral thoracic flap reconstructi...

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Main Authors: Wan-Lin Teo, Yee-Siang Ong, Bien-Keem Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2012-11-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-39-663.pdf