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Bascom's operation for pilonidal sinus

D A Mosquera1, J B Quayle

  • 1Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green, UK.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|January 1, 1995
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This study reports early UK experiences with Bascom

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Pilonidal Sinus Treatment

Background:

  • Pilonidal disease affects numerous patients annually, necessitating significant healthcare resources.
  • Traditional treatments for pilonidal sinus often involve prolonged hospital stays.
  • Bascom's operation presents a potentially less invasive surgical option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the initial outcomes of Bascom's operation for pilonidal sinus in the UK.
  • To compare this technique with existing pilonidal disease treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis.
  • Focus on early surgical experience with Bascom's operation.
  • Data collection on patient demographics and outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • In 1985, 7000 patients in England and Wales were treated for pilonidal disease.
  • Average hospital stay for pilonidal disease treatment was 5 days.
  • Early data on Bascom's operation outcomes are presented.

Conclusions:

  • Bascom's operation is a novel approach for pilonidal sinus management in the UK.
  • Further research is warranted to establish its efficacy and long-term benefits.