Cureus | Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the United States: Insights From the National Inpatient Sample (2008-2017) on Contemporary Trends in Demographics, Hospitalization Rates, Chronic Comorbid Conditions, and Mortality
Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a clinical condition characterized by the formation of painful lumps under the skin. It often affects intertriginous areas like armpits and groin. There is a paucity of contemporary data on patient and hospital-level characteristics of HS in the United States. Methods We analyzed the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) for retrospective analysis to calculate the frequency and yearly rates of HS hospitalizations, demographic variations, rates of comorbidities, and length of stay. Results The rate of hospitalizations with HS as a primary diagnosis increa...
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