Cleft closure for the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease.

摘要: Aim  Treatments for pilonidal sinus disease are numerous and prone to failure. In complex disease, the morbidity is high. contrast with operations, cleft closure procedure can be done simply successfully better cosmetic results. We present results of a single-centre experience this procedure. Method  One hundred fifty patients had operation; most were treated as day case many operated under local anaesthetic. Results  Primary healing occurred in 83 (60%) 139 patients. Recurrences requiring surgery have been seen 5.3%. The long-term appearance has noted approach normality. Conclusion  Cleft simple highly effective operation treat recurrent or extensive disease.