Abstract
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to compare the use of artificial dermal and perforator flap after radical surgery of severe axillary and perineal hidradenitis suppurativa disease.Patients and methodsThe data on postoperative outcomes, scar assessment (POSAS) and quality of life (DLQI, SF-36) were collected during consultation or by phone call. Forty-seven patients were included in our study between January 2015 and September 2017, including 27 patients in the artificial dermal group and 20 patients in the perforator flap group.ResultsThe quality of life assessment by the SF-36 questionnaire showed a significant increase in quality of life in both groups (P < 0.05), higher in the perforating flap group (P < 0.001). The DLQI questionnaire showed a decrease in the impact of MV on quality of life in both groups, which was greater in the perforator flap group (P < 0.05). The scarring assessment by the POSAS patient and observer questionnaire showed a better overall opinion in the perforator flap group (P < 0.001). In the perforator flap group, the total hospital stay and healing time was shorter (P < 0.001) and the return to work was faster (P < 0.001).ConclusionThe artificial dermis and the perforator flaps are very useful coverage solutions after radical surgery of hidradenitis suppurativa. The use of perforator flaps, however, seems more interesting while simplifying the post-operative course.