Abstract
Asymmetrical excision of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus has been shown to be associated with low recurrence rates. We report our experience with an asymmetric technique - the Karydakis operation. Of 28 patients who had the operation over a 4-year period, no recurrences were observed in 27 patients available for follow-up (median follow-up 3 years). Three patients had complications requiring surgical intervention. The operation is easy to teach and learn and is worth considering by both specialist and non-specialist surgeons.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 197-199 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Pilonidal sinus
- Recurrence
- Wound healing