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EXCISION OF
HIDRADENITIS
PREPARING FOR EXCISION OF HIDRADENITIS
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Hidradenitis is a long term, recurrent, and painful disease in which there is inflammation (redness, tenderness, and swelling) in areas containing apocrine sweat glands in the armpits. Hidradenitis is a blockage in the hair follicles causing a mixture of boil-like lumps, areas leaking pus and scarring.
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STEPS TO BOOKING:
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Obtain a referral form from your physician
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Book an appointment with our office
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If you are using insurance (Present insurance Card)
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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST
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Consultation booking
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Laboratory and Imaging test completed
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Preoperative questionnaire
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:
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Fast 12 hours prior to surgery
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Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money, etc.)
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Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages
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Shower the morning of the procedure
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SURGERY TIMELINE:
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Patient assessment about 30 minutes after check-in
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Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes
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Surgery takes about 20 minutes per armpit
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Recovery requires about 45 minutes
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Upon clearance by the doctor, the patient is released
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RESULTS TIMELINE:
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Specimen took to the laboratory by the patient (If necessary)
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Postoperative guidelines are given
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Follow-up care
I'm ready to begin...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS:
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Helps with the discomfort caused by pus, boil-like lumps and pain
POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:
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Pain after surgery
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An infection
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Recurrence of the disease
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Non- healing wound
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Although the risks and complications may occur only very rarely they do sometimes occur and cannot be predicted or prevented by the physician
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