Phenol treatment of pilonidal sinuses.
Pilonidal disease of the natal cleft is a common condition responsible for much morbidity. The results of phenol injection used in 67 patients treated in our Department of Surgery between 1986-1988 are reviewed. Our study shows that this procedure is an effective treatment. Phenol injection of pilonidal sinuses is a simple operation and produces results which are similar those achieved by surgical procedures but has the advantages of a shorter inpatient stay (1-3 days) with a prompt return to work (1-2 weeks).
Vara-Thorbeck
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Surgical Department, Medical Faculty Granada.
Mekinassi
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K
Berchid
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S
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010636:Phenols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000628:therapy*
D010636:Phenols