ABSTRACT
Objective To compare the therapeutic effects of three operative procedures,removal of armpit skin,minimally-invasive aspiration and small transverse incision in the treatment of osmidrosis.Methods Retrospective review was conducted in the treatment of osmidrosis for near ten years.Three methods were compared in the indication,feature and effectiveness.Results A total of 459 cases (123 males and 336 females) of osmidrosis were treated with the three methods.Satisfactory rates of the three methods were 98%,96% and 97%.respectively.Recurrence was found in 7 cases.Conclusions Modified procedure of minimally invasive aspiration has advantages of quick recovery,less complications and satisfactory results.It is the first choice for patients with mild and moderate osmidrosis.Bat for male patients with severe or recurred osmidrosis,treatments are surgical removal of the skin with armpit hairs and suture method.