Plastic Surgical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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

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After studying this article, participants will be able to understand the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa, perioperative multimodal therapy, and surgical planning, as well as the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork for successful treatment.