title: Gluteus maximus myocutaneous flap for the treatment of recalcitrant pilonidal disease.
abstract: The treatment of a patient for multiple recurrent pilonidal disease failed all forms of conventional therapy. After re-excision, a gluteus maximus myocutaneous flap, measuring 15 X 15 cm and based on the superior gluteal artery, was swung to cover the defect. Complete relief from severe pain was obtained immediately. No recurrence is noted after two and one-half years of follow-up.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002081:Buttocks; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D013524:Surgical Flaps