Friday, September 16, 2011

Management of Severe Anogenital Acne Inversa (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)


Background

Severe anogenital acne inversa (AI) is a debilitating chronic inflammatory disease with a major negative effect on quality of life.



Objectives

To evaluate the role of surgery in the treatment of severe anogenital AI.



Methods

We analyzed the records of patients with anogenital AI from 2000 to 2010. Assessment was done using the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Lesion, Area, and Severity Index (HS-LASI), pain visual analogue scale, physician global assessment (PhGA), and patient global assessment (PaGA). Comorbidities and adverse events were analyzed.



Results

Sixty-seven patients with a Hurley score of 3 were identified. Mean follow-up was 56.9 ± 41.3 months. A ...

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