Fibrin glue in the treatment of pilonidal sinus: results of a pilot study.
BACKGROUND
Pilonidal sinus is a common condition of uncertain etiology. There is no agreed best surgical treatment. Treatment of fistula-in-ano has been described with some success with fibrin tissue glue. The use of fibrin glue is investigated in this pilot study.


METHODS
Six patients with chronic pilonidal sinus were treated with injection of fibrin tissue glue after curettage of the pits.


RESULTS
There were no complications. Postoperative discomfort was minimal and early return to normal activities was possible. There was no recurrence of disease in five of six patients at one year.


CONCLUSIONS
Fibrin tissue glue may be a possible novel treatment for pilonidal disease.
Lund
Jonathan N
JN
Wolfson Digestive Diseases Centre, School of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Nottingham, The Medical School, Derby City Hospital, Derby DE22 3DT, UK. jonlund@doctors.org.uk
Leveson
Stephen H
SH
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives