Korean J Dermatol.
2010 May;48(5):395-401.
The Treatment Effects of Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration for Axillary Osmidrosis
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- 1Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. franzes@dsmc.or.kr
- 2Rosee Dermatologic Laser & Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
Axillary osmidrosis is a distressing and uncomfortable condition that can be a serious handicap in a person's personal and social life. There are many different surgical methods to treat axillary osmidrosis. However, they have caused frequently marked complications.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ultrasonic surgical aspiration for the treatment of axillary osmidrosis.
METHODS
From January 2007 to September 2008, a total of 62 patients was treated for axillary osmidrosis using ultrasonic surgical aspiration.
RESULTS
Fifty-three (85.4%) patients had excellent to good results. Postoperative complications were seen in 5 (4.1%) patients out of 124 axillae. All of them were hematoma. The axillary scars are small and nearly negligible. The average recovery period was 5 days.
CONCLUSION
Ultrasonic surgical aspiration displayed satisfactory therapeutic efficacy. This operation has many advantages with a high success rate, small and short scars, a low complication rate and a rapid recovery period.
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