Medical Infrared Thermography assistance in the surgical treatment of axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A case report

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.03.015
• Publication Date: 2017-03-16T23:06:12Z
• Authors: G. Polidori; Y. Renard; S. Lorimier; H. Pron; S. Derruau; R. Taiar
• Keywords: Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Thermography; Axilla

The purpose of this case report is to highlight for the first time way Medical Infrared Thermography can be a helpful tool assist surgeon in surgical treatment Hidradenitis Suppurativa inflammatory disease. A 36-year-old man with 7-year history presented nodules left axilla area corresponding Hurley stage II. Choice made surgically treat patient using wide excision protocol combined postoperative second intention healing. For study purpose, an IR FLIR SC620 camera (FLIR Systems, Wilsonville, OR), having high resolution pixel detector 640 × 480 pixels greater accuracy and higher resolution, has been used. literature, on HS disease supports idea that real-time medical infrared thermography may establishing true extent preoperatively room similar manner, technique allows ensure all diseased lesions are removed during surgery. At least, seems powerful control final wound, order minimize recurrence risk such