Blunt Dissection of the Axillary Flap through Double Mini-Incisions on Both Sides of the Axilla to Prevent Postoperative Hematoma.

BACKGROUND

The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of treating axillary osmidrosis by trimming the apocrine glands under direct vision after blunt dissection of the axillary flap through double mini-incisions on both sides of the axilla to prevent postoperative hematoma.

METHODS

The clinical data of 108 patients with axillary osmidrosis were retrospectively analyzed. Treatment involved blunt dissection of the axillary flap through double mini-incisions and trimming of the apocrine glands under direct vision. The surgical duration, hematoma incidence, flap necrosis rate, incision healing rate, incision Vancouver Scar Scale score, comfort level, axillary odor cure rate, and satisfaction rating were all analyzed statistically.

RESULTS

The average surgical duration was 72.45 ± 5.71 minutes. The cure rate of axillary osmidrosis was 100%. Postoperative complications, including delayed incision healing 12 days after surgery (1 patient), a small hematoma (2 patients), and local flap necrosis (1 patient), were minor. No infection, malodor, or recurrence was observed. The visual analog scale scores were 8.53 ± 0.89 for patient comfort, 8.87 ± 0.98 for patient satisfaction, and 0.84 ± 0.99 for the incision.

CONCLUSIONS

This retrospective study demonstrated that trimming of apocrine glands after blunt dissection of the axillary flap through double mini-incisions on both sides of the axilla effectively controlled bleeding. This approach significantly reduces the complication rate of axillary osmidrosis surgery and ensures the complete trimming of apocrine glands, eradicating axillary odor and maintaining a good appearance.