title: Simple excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus: a simple modification of conventional technique with excellent results.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a common condition, which warrants surgical intervention. A number of surgical options have been suggested with variable recurrence rate. This study proposes a modification of a standard method.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 51 patients with sacrococcygeal PNS were sequentially treated by the standard method devised by one Consultant Colorectal Surgeon (IA). The principle is based on: 1, after excising the PNS ensure obliteration of the natal cleft by releasing the fat pad from the gluteal fascia; 2, avoid tension and 3, encourage patients to lie on their back immediately after the operation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Follow-up was available from 51 patients ranging from 14 to 49 months. All patients were discharged within 48 h. There was only one recurrence, which was successfully treated.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our results suggest that PNS can be successfully treated by our hitherto undescribed method, patients can be discharged early and there is very low recurrence rate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust, Manchester, UK. Ishmail.Aldean@trafford.nhs.uk
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Aldean
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Shankar
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mathew
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Safarani
authors.forename: N Y
authors.initials: NY
authors.lastname: Haboubi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome