Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

Rhomboid Flap Reconstruction for Pilonidal Sinus Disease: An Experience

Dr. S. Nareshkumar, Dr. M. Ramya

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 Objective: to study the outcome of Limberg flap reconstruction in pilonidal sinus disease Study Design: Prospective study Place and Duration: The study was conducted at ESIC Medical college Hospital, Hyderabad from April  2016 to March 2017. Materials and Methods: 20 patients with pilonidal sinus disease underwent rhomboid excision with Limberg flap. Duration of operation, postoperative pain, duration of hospital stay, postoperative complications, and time to recurrence were noted. Follow up of all patients was performed on an out–patient basis, every month for first three months. Results: There were 18 males (90%) and 2 females (10%), with a mean age of 26.2 years. The mean duration of symptoms was 2.25 months. Mean operative time was about 44.4 minutes. Mean pain score (VAS scale) was 3.65. The mean length of hospital stay was 1.75 days and most patients returned to work within 3 weeks. Three patients presented with post–operative complications Conclusion: Limberg flap technique is an effective procedure for pilonidal sinus disease associated with fewer complications and an easily mastered technique.

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DR.S.NARESHKUMAR, DR.M.RAMYA, Rhomboid Flap Reconstruction for Pilonidal Sinus Disease: An Experience, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : VOLUME-6 | Issue‾5 | May‾2017

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