title: A new approach in axillary hidradenitis treatment: the scapular island flap.
abstract: The scapular island flap technique has been used in the treatment of seven cases of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa. This flap, providing a smooth skin surface with good elastic properties, easily covers the axilla and permits the cutaneous reconstruction of the involved axillary tissue excision with satisfying aesthetic, functional results and a rapid local cicatrization. The donor site was closed by primary suture.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Amarante
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reis
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Santa Comba
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Malheiro
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla / Q000601:surgery*; D016575:Hidradenitis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012540:Scapula; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous