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Management of Pilonidal Sinus Disease with Oblique Excision and Bilateral Gluteus Maximus Fascia Advancing Flap

Authors :
Krand, Osman
Yalt, Tunc¸
Berber, Ibrahim
Kara, V. Melih
Tellioglu, Gurkan
Source :
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum; June 2009, Vol. 52 Issue: 6 p1172-1177, 6p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Excision followed by natal cleft depth reduction should be performed, with no leftover midline scar tissue, to prevent recurrence of pilonidal sinus, which is the main problem in the treatment of this disease. We investigated the potential advantages of this advancing flap technique, which we developed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123706 and 15300358
Volume :
52
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48369837
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/DCR.0b013e31819ef582