Evaluation and Management of Pilonidal Disease

Overview

Journal Surg Clin North Am

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2010 Jan 30

PMID 20109636

Citations 35

Authors

Ashley E Humphries

James E Duncan

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Abstract

Pilonidal disease is a common condition, ranging from the routine cyst with abscess to extensive chronic infection and sinus formation. It can be associated with significant morbidity and prolonged wound healing after definitive surgery. This article reviews the history and pathogenesis of this often challenging surgical problem and the numerous nonoperative and operative treatment options currently available for it.

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