Comparision of excision and primary [midline] closure with karydakis technique in the surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus

ABSTRACT

Pilonidal sinus is a common anorectal problem that occurs in the cleavage between the buttocks [natal cleft] and causes discomfort and embarrassment and absence from work for the sufferers. It typically affects young men and women. Numerous surgical procedures have been described but treatment failure and disease recurrence is common leading to considerable morbidity in these otherwise healthy patients