Effect of Modified Rhomboid Excision and Limberg Flap for the Treatment of Recurrent Pilonodal Sinus.
- Author:
Young Soo NAM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Guri Hospital, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Guri, Korea. ysnam@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Modified Rhomboid excision;
Limberg flap;
Recurrent pilonidal sinus
- MeSH:
Humans;
Length of Stay;
Male;
Pilonidal Sinus;
Recurrence;
Seroma
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2008;74(2):140-142
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: Recurrence of a pilonidal sinus after surgery is well known. Many surgical techniques have been developed but there is no efficient method available. This study evaluated the results of a Modified Rhomboid excision and Limberg flap of a pilonidal sinus, and examined the value of this method. METHODS: Five patients, who had been treated with a modified rhomboid excision and Limberg flap procedure for recurrent pilonidal sinus, were evaluated. The patient's age, gender, duration of symptoms, length of hospital stay, complications, time required for the return to normal activity, and prior history of surgery were evaluated. RESULTS: The mean age of the 5 patients (4 males and 1 female) was 22.7 years, and all had a history of previous surgery. The mean duration of symptoms was 4.2 years. Only one patient developed seroma. The mean hospital stay was 7.2 days, and the mean time to normal activity was 14.4 days. There was no recurrence. CONCLUSION: Modified Rhomboid excision and Limberg flap procedure is the optimal method for treating recurrent pilonidal sinus with low complication and recurrence rates.
