Importance The management of pilonidal disease continues to be a challenge due to high
rates of recurrence and treatment-associated morbidity. Observations There is a …

Background: Laser hair depilation has shown promise in small series of patients with
pilonidal sinus disease. The purpose of this study was to review the published literature on …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

Background In 2014, we started to treat pilonidal sinus disease in our institution with sinus
laser-assisted closure (SiLaC) procedure. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the …

Importance Recurrence continues to be a significant challenge in the treatment and
management of pilonidal disease. Objective To compare the effectiveness of laser epilation …

Background It has been suggested that removal of body hair in the sacrococcygeal area
prevents recurrence after surgery for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease (SPSD). The …

BACKGROUND: Pilonidal sinus disease is thought to be caused by intrusion of hair into
healthy skin; loose hair in the intergluteal fold is thought to promote disease. However …

Objectives: Review the diagnosis of pilonidal disease. Describe the history and physical
exam findings associated with pilonidal disease. Review the many treatment options for …

Purpose This study aimed to standardize the technique of pediatric endoscopic pilonidal
sinus treatment (PEPSiT) associated with laser epilation. Methods All pediatric patients …

Due to the difference in refraction coefficients between air and the corneal epithelium,
irradiation of the skin with a light source can lead to reflection of the energy and its leakage …