What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on a 46-year-old man with severe perianal hidradenitis suppurativa whose condition improved with a new injection treatment after many other therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen, did not work.
What They Found
A 46-year-old patient suffering from extensive and severe perianal hidradenitis suppurativa for 28 years did not respond to multiple treatments, including wide excisions, fistulotomies, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and a diverting colostomy. However, a new approach involving repeated perilesional injections of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor combined with surgical procedures led to excellent results for this patient.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes the experience of only one patient, meaning its findings cannot be broadly applied to all individuals with the condition.