Laser pilonidotomy - a new approach in management of complex pilonidal sinus disease: an exploratory study / Pilonidotomia a laser - uma nova abordagem no tratamento da doença do seio pilonidal complexo: um estudo exploratório

Abstract Background The treatment of pilonidal sinus disease still remains challenging mainly because of multiple factors responsible for wound healing and its recurrence. With recent advances in surgical field, use of laser found to be an effective technique in the destruction of a pilonidal cyst. Laser Piolonidotomy is a new promising technique. Methodology An exploratory study was planned with the Aim, to evaluate a new technique for the excision of pilonidal sinus. Objectives were to investigate its effectiveness in terms of operation time, healing time, and the duration of hospitalization, resumption of normal activity the degree of postoperative complications and rate of recurrence and patient's satisfaction. All the patients with pilonidal sinus were categorized and laser pilonidotomy was planned for patients satisfying inclusion criteria. Data collected in pre-structured, pre-tested proforma and analyzed using SPSS. Results Mean duration of Procedure was 33 min (SD = 11), mean duration of Hospital Stay was 12 h (SD = 3), resumption of normal activity within 4 days (SD = 2), mean duration for Complete Wound Healing by secondary intention 6 Weeks (SD = 1.25). Among complications, infection reported in 1.08%. The difference between the mean pre and post-operative VAS score was statistically highly significant (p < 0.0001). Recurrence rate was 3.24%. Success rate was 96.75% and Overall patient's satisfaction was 97.84%. Conclusion Laser Pilonidotomy is effective in destruction of a pilonidal cyst with good success rate, fewer complications and with high patient's satisfaction.

Resumo Justificativa O tratamento da doença do seio pilonidal ainda permanece desafiador, principalmente devido a vários fatores responsáveis pela cicatrização das feridas e sua recorrência. Com os recentes avanços no campo cirúrgico, o uso do laser mostrou ser uma técnica eficaz na destruição de um cisto pilonidal. A piolonidotomia a laser é uma nova técnica promissora. Metodologia Foi planejado um estudo exploratório com o objetivo de avaliar uma nova técnica para a excisão de seio pilonidal. Os objetivos foram investigar sua eficácia quanto aos tempos de operação, de cicatrização, de internação e de retomada da atividade normal, além do grau de complicações pós-operatórias, a taxa de recorrência e o índice de satisfação do paciente. Todos os pacientes com seio pilonidal foram categorizados, e a pilonidotomia a laser foi planejada para os pacientes que satisfizessem os critérios de inclusão. Os dados foram coletados em forma pré-estruturada e pré-testada e analisados usando o SPSS. Resultados O tempo médio do procedimento foi de 33 min (DP = 11), o tempo médio da internação hospitalar foi de 12 horas (DP = 3), o tempo médio de retomada da atividade normal foi de 4 dias (DP = 2) e o tempo médio de cicatrização completa por intenção secundário foi de 6 semanas (DP = 1,25). Entre as complicações, infecção foi observada em 1,08%. A diferença entre as médias do escore EVA pré e pós-operatório foi estatisticamente significativa (p < 0,0001). A taxa de recorrência foi de 3,24%. A taxa de sucesso foi de 96,75% e o índice de satisfação geral do paciente foi de 97,84%. Conclusão A pilonidotomia a laser é eficaz na destruição de um cisto pilonidal com boa taxa de sucesso, menos complicações e com alta satisfação do paciente.

Effectiveness of Limberg and Karydakis flap in recurrent pilonidal sinus disease

OBJECTIVE: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is common in young men and may recur over time after surgery. We investigated whether a factor exists that can aid in the determination of the preferred technique between the early Limberg flap and Karydakis flap techniques for treating recurrent pilonidal sinus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective and randomized study enrolled 71 patients with recurrent pilonidal sinus in whom the Limberg flap or Karydakis flap techniques were applied for reconstruction after excision. Patients were divided into two groups as follows: 37 patients were treated with the Limberg flap technique and 34 patients were treated with the Karydakis flap technique. Fluid collection, wound infection, flap edema, hematoma, partial wound separation, return to daily activities, pain score, complete healing time, painless seating and patient satisfaction were compared between the groups. ClinicalTrial.gov: NCT02287935. RESULTS: The development rates of total fluid collection, wound infection, flap edema, hematoma, and partial wound separation were 9.8%, 16%, 7%, 15% and 4.2%, respectively; total flap necrosis was not observed in any patient (p<0.001). During the average follow-up of 28 months, no patients (0%) developed recurrent disease. The two groups differed with respect to early surgical complications (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: In this study, use of the Limberg flap was associated with lower complication rates, shorter length of hospital stay, early return to work, low pain score, high patient satisfaction and better complete healing duration. Therefore, we recommend the Limberg flap for treatment of recurrent pilonidal sinus. .

Pilonidal Sinus: Why Does it Recur

Introduction: A pilonidal sinus(PNS) is an infected tract at the natal cleft under the skin between the buttocks. It is a common problem in primary care due to the high recurrence followingsurgery. The patient treated here had a recurrent pilonidal sinus after three previous surgeries. Methods: The patient was operated by excision of the tract and closure of the wound. Results: The wound healed in two stages as explained in the study. Conclusion: The possible reason for reccurrence was detected and it was managed. Healing was complete and follow up after one year revealed no recurrence.

Effect of Modified Rhomboid Excision and Limberg Flap for the Treatment of Recurrent Pilonodal Sinus

PURPOSE: Recurrence of a pilonidal sinus after surgery is well known. Many surgical techniques have been developed but there is no efficient method available. This study evaluated the results of a Modified Rhomboid excision and Limberg flap of a pilonidal sinus, and examined the value of this method. METHODS: Five patients, who had been treated with a modified rhomboid excision and Limberg flap procedure for recurrent pilonidal sinus, were evaluated. The patient's age, gender, duration of symptoms, length of hospital stay, complications, time required for the return to normal activity, and prior history of surgery were evaluated. RESULTS: The mean age of the 5 patients (4 males and 1 female) was 22.7 years, and all had a history of previous surgery. The mean duration of symptoms was 4.2 years. Only one patient developed seroma. The mean hospital stay was 7.2 days, and the mean time to normal activity was 14.4 days. There was no recurrence. CONCLUSION: Modified Rhomboid excision and Limberg flap procedure is the optimal method for treating recurrent pilonidal sinus with low complication and recurrence rates.