Background Various surgical techniques are available in the management of pilonidal sinus,
but controversy concerning the optimal surgical approach persists. The present study …

(1) Background: Several techniques for the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) are in
vogue, though none have emerged as the gold standard. Laying open (deroofing) and …

Background Laying open (deroofing, not excision) and curettage of the sinus is a minimally
invasive procedure to treat pilonidal disease. A consensus on its efficacy and outcomes has …

Background Outpatient management is appropriate for chronic pilonidal sinuses. Even
though there are different surgical treatments for pilonidal sinuses, the outcome may not be …

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate excision and open granulation versus
excision and primary closure as treatments for pilonidal sinus. Subjects and methods: We …

Aim: To compare incision and drainage with oblique excision and primary closure in the
treatment of pilonidal abscesses. Materials and methods: In this prospective study, one of …

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of each of the three methods used to treat pilonidal sinus
disease. Study Design: A prospective blind randomised study. Materials and Methods …

Background Treatment of pilonidal sinus disease is controversial. Many claim policy of
marsupialisation and healing by secondary intention. This is demanding in terms of nursing …

Background Pilonidal disease is a common and usually minor disease. Although wide
excisional surgery has been common practice, there are more simple alternatives. This …

BACKGROUND: The present study was designed to evaluate the results of phenolization for
pilonidal sinus disease and the risk factors for treatment failure. METHODS: Between June …