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Is conservative treatment an effective option for pilonidal sinus disease in children?

Muazez Cevik1, Mustafa Erman Dorterler2, Latif Abbasoglu1

  • 1Acibadem University Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.

International Wound Journal
|June 28, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Conservative treatment for pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) in children shows promising results. Most pediatric patients achieved complete healing with non-surgical methods, suggesting it as a viable initial approach.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Wound Healing

Background:

  • Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) management in children is complex and controversial.
  • Limited pediatric literature exists on PSD treatment outcomes.
  • Increasing incidence of PSD in pediatric populations necessitates evidence-based management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of conservative management for pediatric Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
  • To report recurrence rates and healing times associated with non-surgical PSD treatment in children.
  • To assess the feasibility of conservative treatment as a primary approach for pediatric PSD.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric patients diagnosed with PSD between 2012-2017.
  • Telephone follow-up to collect data on demographics, treatment, recurrence, infection, and healing.
  • Initial conservative management included hair removal, hygiene, sitz baths, and abscess drainage.

Main Results:

  • 29 children (mean age 14.94 years, 51.7% girls) were included.
  • Complete healing achieved in 79.3% of patients.
  • Recurrence observed in 12% of patients; 4 patients required surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative treatment demonstrates a high success rate for pediatric Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
  • Non-surgical management is a recommended initial therapeutic option for children with PSD.
  • Further research may explore factors influencing recurrence and optimize conservative strategies.

Keywords:
childrenconservative managementgluteal regionhairpilonidal sinus

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