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SURGICAL TREATMENT OF SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS WITH THE LIMBERG FLAP: REVIEW OF 81 CASES

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By Doreid Oueidat et al. on March 27, 2016 Embj

Pilonidal sinus disease is a complex condition that causes both discomfort and embar-rassment to sufferers. Direct cost through absence from work is high. Controversy still exists regarding the best surgical technique for its treatment in terms of minimizing disease recurrence and patient discomfort. Thus, we conducted this study to evaluate the results of rhomboid excision and Limberg flap reconstruction in the surgical treat-ment of pilonidal sinus disease. This prospective study included 81 patients who had pilonidal sinus and were treated by the rhomboid excision and Limberg flap. The mean follow–up was 18 months and all patients were satisfied with the procedure. There were lower complication rates, minimal discomfort, patients discharged in 2-3 days and only two recurrences. The authors recommend the Limberg Flap procedure for pilonidal sinus disease. It is effective, with short hospitalization, low recurrence rate and shorter time off work.

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