title: Pilonidal sinotomy with radiofrequency.
abstract: Pilonidal disease is most conveniently treated with sinotomy. A modified approach to the procedure, using radiofrequency technique, is described. The modification resulted in reduced hospital stay, less postoperative pain, early resumption to work and a reduced recurrence rate. The technique and results are described and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Gupta Nursing Home, Laxminagar, Nagpur, India. drpjg@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Pravin J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Gupta
mesh_terms: D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome