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Complications - Excision of pilonidal sinus with secondary healing

general and visceral surgery
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Anatomy Perioperative management Technique Complications Evidence Total Video

  1. Intraoperative complications

    Incomplete excision

    → Recurrence inevitable

  2. Postoperative complications and their prevention

    Bleeding/hematoma

    → diligent coagulation

    Recurrence

    → Pilonidal sinus is a disease that tends to relapse (recurrence). None of the known surgical procedures can ensure freedom from recurrence. Optimization of personal hygiene, regular depilation (controversial).

    Unsightly cosmesis in the gluteal region

    → Informed consent