Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Rhomboid Flap vs. Deep Suturing in Recurrent Pilonidal Sinus

Study Description

Brief Summary: This prospective clinical trial aims to compare the perioperative outcomes of rhomboid flap versus deep suturing in the management of recurrent sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease.

Detailed Description: Pilonidal disease derives its name from Latin- pilus meaning "hair," and nidus meaning "nest" . The source of pilonidal disease is thought to be a deep intergluteal sulcus. It is widely accepted that the establishment of the pilonidal sinus results from the penetration of shed hair shafts through the skin, which ultimately leads to an acute or chronic infected site . Pilonidal disease is largely considered a surgical disease, especially in acute instances with secondary infection and abscess. Infection or abscess requires incision and drainage. Definitive treatment is delayed the majority of the time if there is an acute infection or abscess until after the infection has been addressed. Surgical options for chronic disease are numerous and can include "pit picking," curettage, aspiration, unroofing, or surgical excision. Defects can be closed primarily, with flaps or grafts, or allowed to heal by secondary intention . The most serious problem of the various surgical approaches proposed is the recurrence rate, ranging from 0% to 40% . The surgical treatment of patients with recurrent disease does not differ from the surgical treatment of primary pilonidal disease. In case of a recurrence with an abscess, incision and drainage prevail, while in case of chronic recurrent disease, a flap based procedure may be indicated following sinus excision with scarring, like the rhomboid flap .

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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