Primary Closure After Pilonidal Sinus Excision

Primary Closure After Pilonidal Sinus Excision

Authors

  • Z A CHOUDRY
  • M J ATHAR
  • Y RAFI
  • A S SYED
  • A M CHAUDHRY

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v3i1&2.3451

Keywords:

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.

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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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