Abstract
Background: To study the surgical management
outcome of Hidradenitis suppurativa
Methods: In this descriptive study, patients presenting
with Hidradenitis suppurativa were analyzed with
reference to presentation and surgical management
outcome.
Results: Out of 31 patients 3 (09.67%) patients were
male and 28 (90.32%) were female. Mean duration of onset
of disease and presentation was 15 months. Axilla was the
commonest site involved(74.19%) followed by
inframammary fold (19.35%). Nine (29.03%) patients
presented in the emergency in the form of single or
multiple abscess requiring incision & drainage. Excision
and primary skin grafting was the most frequent surgical
procedure performed in 54.83% with acceptable outcome.
Conclusion: Hidradenitis suppurativa needs
individualized patient based management strategy with
close collaboration of surgeon and dermatologist