ArticleTechniques in coloproctology2018
Fibrin glue is a quick and effective treatment for primary and recurrent pilonidal sinus disease.
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- Dressings and topical agents for the management of open wounds after surgical treatment for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- German National Guideline on the management of pilonidal disease: update 2020.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2021Guideline
- Short-term outcomes of radical excision vs. phenolisation of the sinus tract in primary sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease: a randomized-controlled trial.Techniques in coloproctology · 2019Trial
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- Pit excision with fibrin glue closure versus lateralizing flap procedures in the management of pilonidal sinus disease in adolescents: a 14-year cohort study.Pediatric surgery international · 2024Article
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- Minimally Invasive Pilonidal Excision: a video vignette.Techniques in coloproctology · 2021Article
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- The SiLaC procedure for pilonidal sinus disease: long-term outcomes of a single institution prospective study.Techniques in coloproctology · 2019Article
- Outpatient laser treatment of primary pilonidal disease : the PiLaT technique.Techniques in coloproctology · 2018Observational
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Abstract
backgroundPilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a common, chronic inflammatory condition involving hair follicles within the natal cleft. It mainly affects young males and creates a significant health, social and economic burden. Traditional surgery is often radical resulting in pain, wound complications, long recovery times and poor cosmesis. The aim of our study was to evaluate fibrin glue as a primary treatment for PSD.
methodsFibrin glue procedures for a single surgeon at our institution were identified from operative coding databases and the logbook from January 2011 to January 2016. Patients had curettage of the sinus with fibrin glue obliteration. Recurrence data was collected retrospectively.
resultsOne hundred and forty-six patients were identified; (115 (79%) males, mean age 30 (range 16-78 years). One hundred and forty-four (99%) were discharged the same day. Four (2.7%) were treated conservatively for wound discharge. Median operating time was 9 (range 4-28) min. There were 40 (27%) recurrences after one glue application. Median time to recurrence was 4 (range 0.25-36) months. Twenty-four (60%) of the recurrences had repeat glue treatment with 4 (16.6%) recurrences. After 2 rounds of treatment with glue alone, 126 out of 130 (96.9%) patients had healed.
conclusionsFibrin glue application following curettage of the sinus is a quick and effective procedure for first and second line treatment of PSD.
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