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Use of the rhomboid flap in pilonidal sinus
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Transposed rhomboid flaps offer effective treatment for pilonidal disease, achieving primary healing in all patients. This surgical approach resulted in short hospital stays and a low recurrence rate over eighteen months.
Area of Science:
- Surgical oncology
- Dermatologic surgery
Background:
- Pilonidal disease is a chronic condition requiring effective surgical interventions.
- Recurrence rates and patient recovery times are key factors in evaluating treatment efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of transposed rhomboid flaps in treating pilonidal disease.
- To assess complication rates and recovery metrics associated with this surgical technique.
Main Methods:
- A series of twenty patients with pilonidal disease were treated using transposed rhomboid flaps.
- Patient outcomes, including primary healing, hospital stay duration, and recurrence, were prospectively monitored.
Main Results:
- All twenty patients achieved primary wound healing following the procedure.
- The maximum inpatient hospital stay was four days.
- A single recurrence was observed during the eighteen-month follow-up period.
Conclusions:
- Transposed rhomboid flaps represent a successful surgical option for pilonidal disease management.
- This method demonstrates favorable outcomes with rapid recovery and minimal recurrence.
- The technique offers a promising alternative for patients suffering from pilonidal disease.