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Comparison between two methods of excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus
Joint Authors
Abbasi, H. R.
Hosseini, SV
Yarmohammadi, H.
Bolandparvaz, Sh.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 3 (31 Jul. 2007), pp.143-146, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2007-07-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Abstract Background: Controversy still exists about the best surgical method for the treatment of pilonidal sinus.
The aim of this study was to compare two methods of excision and primary closure. Methods: One hundred and seventy-three patients with pilonidal sinus, 119 (69%) men and 54 (31%) women, and a mean age of 23.3±7.5 yrs and divided into two Groups of A (electrocautery) and B (excision) for the removal of pilonidal sinus.
Wound complications, hospital stay, times to heal, return to work, patient’s comfort and recurrence rate were recorded for the two groups.
The postoperative follow-up was 6 months. Results: All patients were able to resume their normal lives and activities 7-9 days after the operation.
Wound infection and recurrence rate were significantly (P<0.05) less prevalent in Group A (5% and 3.8%) than in Group B (1% and 0%).
There was no significant difference between two groups in regard to hospital stay, time to heal, time to return to work and patients’ comfort after 6 months of follow-up. Conclusions: The use of electrocautery at the base of the wound is not recommended because it may obscure the exact extent of the pilonidal sinus and increase the rate of recurrences.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abbasi, H. R.& Hosseini, SV& Yarmohammadi, H.& Bolandparvaz, Sh.. 2007. Comparison between two methods of excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 9, no. 3, pp.143-146.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abbasi, H. R.…[et al.]. Comparison between two methods of excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 9, no. 3 (Jul. 2007), pp.143-146.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-28350
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abbasi, H. R.& Hosseini, SV& Yarmohammadi, H.& Bolandparvaz, Sh.. Comparison between two methods of excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2007. Vol. 9, no. 3, pp.143-146.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-28350
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 146
Record ID
BIM-28350