A comparison of crystal phenol treatment, midline primary closure and limberg flap reconstruction methods in female patients with primary pilonidal sinus disease

Kanlioz M., Uyanikoglu H., Ekici U., KARATAŞ T., Tatli F.

Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, vol.92, no.2, pp.196-200, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 92 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Journal Name: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.196-200
  • Keywords: Crystal Phenol Treatment, Female Patient, Limberg Flap Reconstruction, Pilonidal Sinus, Primary Midline Closure
  • Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2021, Edizioni Luigi Pozzi. All rights reserved.Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic problem often occurs in healthy hirsute men, however, women may also be affected. A range of conservative techniques to surgical flaps have been used to treat this condition. Currently, midline primary closure (MPC) is considered the standard of therapy; however, no statistically significant difference has been noted between primary versus secondary (Karydakis flap or Limberg flap) closure. Recently, flap reconstruction methods have been applied and superiority of these methods have been shown. Treatment methods should be employed to the individual, taking into account recurrence and complication rates of the method, recovery time, patients’ preference and surgeon’s skill.