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  • Surgical Reconstruction
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Wound Healing

Background:

  • Pilonidal cyst resection requires reconstruction balancing recurrence risk, healing, and function.
  • Propeller flaps offer a reliable reconstructive method for these defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of propeller flap reconstruction for pilonidal cysts.
  • To assess outcomes including flap survival, complications, and recurrence.
  • To determine the feasibility of same-day discharge.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of propeller flap reconstructions for pilonidal cysts (March 2018 - July 2022).
  • Collected data on patient demographics, surgical details, and postoperative outcomes.
  • Primary outcomes: flap survival, complications, and disease recurrence.

Main Results:

  • 28 reconstructions in 26 patients showed 100% flap survival.
  • Minor wound complications occurred in 17.9% of flaps; 3.8% required reoperation.
  • Mean time to functional improvement was 24 days; recurrence rate was 11.5%.

Conclusions:

  • Propeller flaps are a successful and reliable option for pilonidal disease defects.
  • Favorable outcomes support advocating for same-day discharge to minimize patient and hospital burden.