SynthesisTechniques in coloproctology2019
A systematic review of classification systems for pilonidal sinus.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 52 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy and safety of laser ablation for recurrent pilonidal sinus: a systematic review and meta‑analysis.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Pooled it
- Non-excisional techniques for the treatment of intergluteal pilonidal sinus disease: a systematic review.Techniques in coloproctology · 2023Pooled it
- Laser treatment of pilonidal disease: a systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2022Pooled it
- Randomised clinical trial to test the phenolization in sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease.International wound journal · 2023Trial
- 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
- Karydakis Versus Limberg Flap in Primary Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Functional Recovery.World journal of surgery · 2026Observational
- The Pilonidal Sinus Disease-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (SQoL): Reliability, Validity, and Utilisation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- An algorithmic proposal for the treatment of pilonidal disease based on outcomes over a 30 year period.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Article
- The association between skin-suturing technique, prolonged healing and recurrence after Bascom's Cleft lift surgery.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Article
- Phenol for pilonidal sinus disease: a nationwide survey of practice patterns and safety gaps among surgeons in Türkiye.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Pilonidal sinus disease prevalence and risk factors in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- A Novel Scoring System for Pilonidal Disease: Predicting Complications and Guiding Surgical Management.Cureus · 2025Article
- Pilonidal disease: Gaps in the guidelines and future perspectives.Turkish journal of surgery · 2025Article
- Prospective nationwide audit of short-term outcomes after surgery for chronic pilonidal sinus disease in the Netherlands.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Observational
- Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy after Bascom's cleft lift surgery for pilonidal sinus disease: A randomized study comparing healing.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2024Article
- Advancements in Surgical Approaches for Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- Treatment options for patients with pilonidal sinus disease: PITSTOP, a mixed-methods evaluation.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2024Observational
- Research and practice priorities in pilonidal sinus disease: a consensus from the PITSTOP study.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2024Article
- Classification and stratification in pilonidal sinus disease: findings from the PITSTOP cohort.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2024Article
- Magnetic resonance imaging of pilonidal sinus disease: interobserver agreement and practical MRI reporting tips.European radiology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a simple chronic inflammatory condition resulting from loose hairs forcibly inserted into vulnerable tissue in the natal cleft. It is an acquired disease with a slight familial tendency. There is no agreement on optimum treatment and the multitude of therapeutic options cannot be compared due to the lack of a universally adopted classification of the disease. The aim of our study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to determine how presentations of PSD are classified and reported.
methodsA systematic review of the English language literature was undertaken searching studies published after 1980.
resultsEight classification systems of PSD were identified. Most classification systems were based on anatomical pathology hypotheses. The location and number of sinuses were the main factors defining classification systems. No articles were retrieved that assessed the validity and/or reliability of the classification system employed. Furthermore, there was no evidence to suggest a correlation between prognosis outcome and subgroup.
conclusionsBased on the evidence available from the literature reviewed we have no recommendations regarding the use of the current classification of PSD. A well-recognised and practical classification system to guide clinical practice is required.
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