title: [Pilonidal cysts and fistulas: radical excision "en bloc" and closure "per primam"].
abstract: For the radical surgical treatment of pilonidal cysts and fistulas, the authors suggest the excision "en bloc" of the complete pathological tissue and the primary closure, according to a procedure which considers not only a accurate surgical technique and a kind of dressing which avoids pressure and traction on the sutures, but also a s.t. antibiotic prophylaxis based on culture tests. This kind of approach in surgical treatment showed according to their experience, excellent immediate and long term results, causing slight inconvenience to patients, with a short recovery with regard to cases treated without primary closure.
authors.affiliation: Divisione Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile S. Maria dei Battuti, USL n. 9 del Sanvitese, S. Vito al Tagliamento, Pordenone.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mecchia
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Tonizzo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Flamia
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D011292:Premedication; D013407:Sulbactam / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010406:Penicillins; D000667:Ampicillin; D013407:Sulbactam