Plastic Surgical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Mar 1;147(3):479-491. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007677.

Abstract

Learning objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa. 2. Discuss perioperative multimodal therapy of hidradenitis suppurativa, including medical optimization. 3. Determine an appropriate surgical plan with excision and reconstruction based on hidradenitis suppurativa severity, size, and anatomical location.

Summary: Successful treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa requires a multidisciplinary team approach and multimodal therapy.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / therapeutic use
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / classification
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / diagnosis
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / etiology
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Preoperative Care / methods
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal