title: Lasting relief from a distressing condition. Surgical intervention in hidradenitis suppurativa.
abstract: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a painful skin condition which affects the skin glands. The condition can be successfully treated with surgery, but requires skillful and sensitive pre- and post-operative nursing care.
authors: K F
authors: KF
authors: Cutting
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D017497:Hidradenitis Suppurativa / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male