We systematically searched available databases. We reviewed 6,143 studies published
from 1833 to 2017. Reports in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish were …

Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is increasing globally. A recent meta-analysis and merged-
data analysis showed that recurrence rates in PSD depend essentially on follow-up time and …

Background/purpose Chronic pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is relatively common in
adolescents and can be treated by various surgical techniques. This study aimed to evaluate …

Background. Pilonidal disease is a common problem, especially in young adults. Therapy
for the acute disease involves abscess incision and drainage. Treatment of the chronic …

Pilonidal sinus is a cystic disease that occurs most often in the sacrococcygeal region.
Surgical excision and coverage with a skin flap require postoperative bed rest. Most affected …

Purpose We aimed to compare skin closure techniques, standard (intermittent mattress) and
continuous subcuticular sutures, following Limberg flap procedure. Methods From July 2013 …

Objective: In this study we aimed to compare phenol application and sinus laser-assisted
closure (SiLaC) methods for the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD). Materials and …

Methods The medical records of 618 patients treated at the General Surgery Clinic of
Malatya State Hospital for primary PSD between January 2014 and December 2017 were …

Background Management of pilonidal disease lacks a single optimal treatment strategy, and
recurrence is a problem for both the patient and the surgeon. Various flap-based treatment …

Pilonidal disease and hidradenitis suppurativa are both chronic inflammatory diseases that
affect patients in the prime of their lives. They can significantly impact an individual's quality …