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Umbilical sepsis.
1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Amman, Jordan.
The British Journal of Surgery
|July 1, 1989
Summary
Pilonidal sinus of the umbilicus, a rare condition, was surgically treated in 24 patients. Hair was found in seven cases, with excision proving a satisfactory treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Pilonidal sinus of the umbilicus is an uncommon condition with limited reported cases.
- Umbilical discharge can stem from various causes, necessitating accurate diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and characteristics of pilonidal sinus of the umbilicus.
- To evaluate the efficacy of surgical treatment for umbilical sinus with suspected pilonidal disease.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 24 patients surgically treated for discharging umbilical sinus at Jordan University Hospital.
- Clinical and pathological examination to identify underlying causes, including hair presence.
Main Results:
- Out of 24 patients, 21 had idiopathic umbilical sepsis, with seven showing evidence of hair in the umbilicus.
- Young men were most commonly affected, presenting with discharge, pain, swelling, and cellulitis.
- Surgical excision with secondary intention healing was a satisfactory treatment for all patients.
Conclusions:
- Pilonidal sinus of the umbilicus, though rare, should be considered in cases of idiopathic umbilical sepsis.
- Surgical management involving umbilical excision is effective and results in an aesthetically acceptable scar.