Primary Closure After Pilonidal Sinus Excision
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v3i1&2.3451Keywords:
Pilonidal sinus, primary closure.Abstract
Primary closure after excision was performed in 25 cases of pilonidal sinus of natal cleft. The disease was found to afflict young adults ranging between 16-35 years (mean 23 years). Individuals with excessive hair were found to be more affected. The hospital stay ranged between 2-5 days (mean 3 days). The complete healing of the wound was achieved from 6-20 days (mean 9 days). Only 7 (28%) patients developed complications including haematoma, wound infection and stitch abscess. There was no recurrence upto a maximum follow up four years. Pilonidal sinus excision and primary closure is recommended as a safe operative procedure for uncomplicated pilonidal disease.Downloads
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06/22/2020
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CHOUDRY, Z. A. ., ATHAR, M. J. ., RAFI, Y. ., SYED, A. S. ., & CHAUDHRY, A. M. . (2020). Primary Closure After Pilonidal Sinus Excision. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 3(1&2), 9–10. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v3i1&2.3451
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