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Modified Suction-Assisted Cartilage Shaver for Axillary Osmidrosis
Yu-Ju Tseng1, Chih-Hung Lee1, Shang-Hung Lin1,2
1Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan.
Biomed Research International
|June 18, 2019
Summary
A modified suction-assisted cartilage shaver effectively treats apocrine osmidrosis (AO), offering high success rates and minimal complications. This improved surgical technique provides a comfortable, low-risk solution for malodorous underarm sweat.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Apocrine osmidrosis (AO) is a chronic condition causing malodorous secretions from apocrine glands.
- Surgical removal of apocrine glands is the primary treatment for AO.
- Conventional suction-assisted cartilage shavers have associated risks and complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a modified suction-assisted cartilage shaver for treating apocrine osmidrosis.
- To assess the complication rates associated with the modified surgical technique.
Main Methods:
- A modified suction-assisted cartilage shaver was used for apocrine gland removal in 39 AO patients.
- A small incision was made, followed by defatting and primary closure without drains.
- Patients were followed for an average of 31.8 months.
Main Results:
- 92.3% of patients achieved excellent-to-good results, with no poor outcomes.
- No cases of skin necrosis, hematoma, or wound infection were reported.
- Zero recurrences were observed within 2 years post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- The modified suction-assisted cartilage shaver demonstrates high efficacy and low complication rates for AO treatment.
- This technique offers advantages over conventional methods, including reduced complications and improved patient comfort.
- The procedure is associated with minimal wounds, less hematoma, and reduced skin necrosis.
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