Quinodoz P D, Chilcott M, Grolleau J L, Chavoin J P, Costagliola M
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland.
Eur J Surg. 1999 Nov;165(11):1061-5. doi: 10.1080/110241599750007900.
To compare various techniques for the treatment of pilonidal sinus.
Retrospective study
University Hospital of Toulouse, France.
246 consecutive patients who presented between 1979 and 1996. The male:female ratio was 2:1, and the mean age 26 years (range 18-69).
218 one or two stage excision and rotation skin flaps, and 28 simple incisions.
16 sinuses recurred, and no flaps necrosed.
Excision and rotation skin flaps offers an effective and elegant alternative to the more classic operations for pilonidal sinus as it causes less postoperative pain and shortens convalescence.