The aetiology and management of pilonidal sinus.
Although there are various treatment regimens and dressing techniques for the management of pilonidal disease, we recommend the 'open' technique for patients with an uncomplicated sinus. Patients with more complex sinuses or recurrent pilonidal disease should be treated by plastic surgeons.
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Wound Healing Research Unit, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents