The role of obesity on the recurrence of pilonidal sinus disease in patients, who were treated by excision and Limberg flap transposition.

摘要: Recurrence of pilonidal sinus disease after surgical intervention is not a very rare problem although sophisticated reconstruction procedures have been developed. thought to be related the anatomical status patients, i.e., depth intergluteal groove. Obese patients deeper grooves. The aim this study was use body mass index (BMI) as an objective indicator obesity determine whether there relationship between BMI and recurrence disease. calculated preoperatively in 114 with who were treated by excision Limberg flap transposition 1996–1999 general surgery departments two university hospital clinics. Fifteen referred our clinics carried out at other institutions. Their average using their records. mean follow-up period 24 months (range 10–36). Six (5%) had recurrence. without 29.35 27.415, respectively (P<0.05). 15 us because recurrent 29.41; however, that primary 27.212 before first operation 29.30. This also significantly higher than We conclude obese high risk intervention.