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    Br J Plast Surg. 2002 Sep;55(6):507-9.

    Split-thickness skin grafts and negative-pressure dressings in the treatment of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa.

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    Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

    Abstract

    Although a number of different reconstructive techniques have been described for the treatment of axillary skin defects, split-thickness skin grafting continues to be the most common surgical modality. Here, we present our recent experience of using split-thickness skin grafts together with negative-pressure dressings for the management of defects following wide surgical excision of severe hidradenitis suppurativa. This technique ensures complete skin-graft take whilst allowing full shoulder mobility, thereby minimising the undesirable sequelae associated with split-thickness skin grafting alone.

    PMID:
    12479426
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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