Title of article
Will Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus by Elliptical Rotation Flap in Selected Cases Prevent its Recurrence?
Author/Authors
ABDEL W AHAB, ABDEL W AHAB M. Al-Azhar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Surgery, Egypt , TEAMMA, MOHAMAD S. Al-Azhar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Surgery, Egypt , TEAMMA, MOHAMAD S. tishreen university - higher institute for languages - english language department, Syria , ABDEL-MONIEM, ASHRAF A. Al-Azhar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Surgery, Egypt , ABDEL-FATTAH, HUSSEIN Al-Azhar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Surgery, Egypt , ABDEL-AZIZ, AHMAD S. Al-Azhar University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Surgery, Egypt
From page
65
To page
69
Abstract
Pilonidal sinus disease is a common, chronic intermittent disorder, with different theories regarding its etiology. There are different methods and procedures for the treatment. In current study, from January 2002 to January 2005, 32 patients were selected for the study. 2 cases were excluded. The surgical procedure is a vertical elliptical excision of the sinus and the diseased tissue and closure of the defect by rotational elliptical transverse flap without drain. There was neither recurrence rate nor other major complications. Mean follow up period was 14 months and hospital stay ranged from 12-24 hours. In Conclusion: Elliptical rotation flap is recommended in selected cases for closure of the defect in case of pilonidal sinus disease with no recurrence rate and shorter hospital stay.
Keywords
Pilonidal sinus , Elliptical flap.
Journal title
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Journal title
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Record number
2537979
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