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Pilonidal Sinus - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

There may not be a clear benefit for surgical management of pilonidal sinus by primary closure or open healing by secondary intention. Off-midline closure appears better than midline closure after pilonidal sinus surgery Healing by Primary Versus Secondary Intention after Surgical Treatment for Pilonidal Sinus.

Literature

da Silva JH. Pilonidal cyst: cause and treatment. Dis Colon Rectum 2000 Aug;43(8):1146-56. [PubMed]

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