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Pilonidal sinus: a claim for simple track incision

H H Ortiz, J Marti, A Sitges

    Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
    |May 1, 1977
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    Surgical treatment for pilonidal sinus showed similar recurrence rates across techniques. Early return to work, especially with incision, accelerated wound healing and patient recovery.

    Area of Science:

    • Colorectal Surgery
    • Surgical Outcomes
    • Wound Healing

    Background:

    • Pilonidal sinus disease affects young adults, often requiring surgical intervention.
    • Current surgical techniques for pilonidal sinus vary, with implications for healing and recurrence.
    • Optimizing patient recovery and return to work is a key consideration post-surgery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare healing times and recurrence rates of different surgical techniques for pilonidal sinus.
    • To evaluate the impact of early versus delayed return to work on wound healing after pilonidal sinus surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • A two-part study involving 96 patients surgically treated for pilonidal sinus.
    • Part 1: 36 patients randomized to marsupialization, incision, or excision without primary closure, assessing healing and recurrence.

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  • Part 2: 60 patients randomized to return to work before or after wound epithelization.

    • Main Results:

    • Excision without primary closure resulted in longer healing times compared to incision or marsupialization.
    • Recurrence rates were comparable across all surgical techniques studied.
    • Patients returning to work before wound epithelization demonstrated faster wound healing.
    • Incision of the sinus tract under local anesthesia facilitated an earlier, pain-free return to work.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical technique impacts healing time but not recurrence rates for pilonidal sinus.
    • Early return to work can accelerate wound healing and improve patient outcomes.
    • Outpatient incision with local anesthesia offers a promising approach for faster patient recovery.