title: Comparison between Eusol and Silastic foam dressing in the postoperative management of pilonidal sinus.
abstract: Seventy-five consecutive patients with pilonidal sinus disease were randomized to receive either Eusol dressings or Silastic foam dressings. Patients were divided into those with pilonidal sinus and pilonidal abscess. There was no significant difference between time to hospital discharge or time to full healing in either group. The cost benefits and simplicity of Silastic foam dressing are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Shouler
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Leicester
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D001881:Borates; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D001881:Borates; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; C024611:Eusol; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite