PARASCAPULAR FLAP RECONSTRUCTION FOR AXILLARY DEFECTS IN SEVERE HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA
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Abstract
Severe hidradenitis suppurativa in the axillary region typically requires wide excision of tissue, creating large defects that are difficult to reconstruct. The scapular flap, with its reliable vascular supply, represents an appropriate choice for axillary reconstruction. In this article, we report the clinical case of a 20-year-old female patient with severe hidradenitis suppurativa of the right axilla, who had undergone multiple unsuccessful incision and drainage procedures and developed shoulder joint movement restriction. The patient underwent wide excision of the lesion, shoulder joint contracture release, and defect coverage using a scapular flap. Through this clinical case, we evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes, aiming to contribute to the treatment experience of this pathology in Vietnam.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa, Axillary reconstruction, Parascapular flap.
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