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Acupoint Catgut Embedding for Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Due to the Sequelae of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease.

James Majeski¹, Jason Stroud

¹Majeski Surgical Institute, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, USA. drmajeski@aol.com

International Surgery

|October 27, 2011

Summary

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The Bascom procedure offers an effective treatment for sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease, demonstrating a high cure rate and low recurrence. This surgical approach resulted in excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction in a recent clinical series.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Procedures
Proctology
Dermatology

Background:

Pilonidal disease treatment remains debated, with various surgical methods employed.
Sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease presents a common clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of the Bascom surgical procedure for sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease.
To assess the cure rate, recurrence rate, and patient satisfaction associated with the Bascom procedure.

Main Methods:

A retrospective review of 127 consecutive patients undergoing the Bascom procedure for sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease.
Data collected included patient demographics, healing times, and recurrence rates.

Main Results:

The Bascom procedure was performed on 127 patients (98 male, 29 female; mean age 23 years).
Lateral incision healing occurred within a mean of 12 days (range 8–30 days).
A low recurrence rate of 3 patients (2.4%) was observed, with high patient satisfaction.

Conclusions:

The Bascom surgical procedure is an effective treatment for sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease.
This procedure demonstrates an excellent cure rate and a low recurrence rate in clinical practice.
High patient satisfaction indicates the favorable outcomes of the Bascom procedure.