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Pilonidal sinus disease. The conservative approach

J H Armstrong1, P J Barcia

  • 1Department of Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii.

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|September 1, 1994
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Conservative, non-surgical treatment effectively manages pilonidal sinus disease, leading to faster healing and fewer procedures compared to surgery. This approach promotes a near-normal work status for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Wound Healing

Background:

  • Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic condition often treated with excisional surgery.
  • Excisional procedures for PSD can lead to prolonged recovery and significant morbidity.
  • Conservative, non-excisional methods offer a potential alternative for PSD management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of conservative, non-excisional treatments for pilonidal sinus disease.
  • To compare outcomes of conservative therapy versus traditional excisional procedures for PSD.
  • To assess the impact of conservative PSD management on patient work status.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot nonrandomized cohort study and a follow-up retrospective study were conducted.
  • Patients with PSD were treated using conservative methods including hair control, hygiene, and limited drainage.

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  • Outcomes measured included occupied-bed days and the number of procedures performed.

    • Main Results:

    • Conservative therapy resulted in complete healing in 101 cases over 83 occupied-bed days within one year.
    • Excisional procedures for 229 patients required 4760 occupied-bed days and 240 operations over two years.
    • Over 17 years, conservative treatment led to only 23 excisional operations.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservative, non-excisional therapy is an effective treatment for pilonidal sinus disease in an outpatient setting.
    • This approach promotes near-normal work status and is preferable to excisional operations.
    • Non-surgical management offers a favorable alternative for pilonidal sinus disease treatment.