Suction-curettage with combination of two different cannulae in the treatment of axillary osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy and safety of suction-curettage with a combination of two different cannulae for treatment of axillary osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis.

DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent surgery from September 2004 to September 2006.

SETTING: Outpatient clinic for hyperhidrosis at a university-affiliated hospital.

SUBJECTS: Sixty-five patients who were treated for axillary malodor and hyperhidrosis.

INTERVENTIONS: Patients were sequentially treated with Fatemi and Cassio cannulae.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Demographic data, severity data (assessment of malodor), degree of satisfaction, sweating, hair growth, scarring, recurrence and complications.

RESULTS: Sixty of the 65 patients (96.9%) had excellent to fair results, and only 2 patients (3.1%) had poor results. Complications occurred in 4 patients (6.2%). Recurrence occurred in 3 patients (4.6%).

CONCLUSIONS: This simplified and inexpensive method resulted in a high success rate with low complications and high satisfaction with minimal scarring and rapid recovery.