Abstract
Introduction: Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a vexing problem for a individual. PNS is blind ending track lined with granulation tissue leading to a cystic cavity containing bits and pieces of hair.
Aim: To observe and analyse the surgical treatment options for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus with a special reference to limberg flap.
Material and Methods: The patients presenting with PNS to the general surgery department at a tertiary care centre in north Malabar, Kerala for two years from 2016 were included in this study. All PNS without abscess formation were treated with limberg flap, Z plasty or wide local excision. Those with abscess formation, I&D was done primarily. Later after the abscess healed, wide local excision and healing with secondary intention was followed.
Results: 39 cases of sacrococcygeal PNS were included in this study. Karydakis and Bascom method methods were not used. There was single recurrence each after wide excision and limberg flap and 2 after Z plasty in sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.
Conclusion: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is a vexing problem. The changes in the hormonal balance during puberty is the triggering factor. Many treatment modalities are in the offering, suggesting that a complete cure may not be possible with any of those available. Wide local excision with primary closure with Limberg flap or Z plasty or wide local exciion with healing by secondary intention are viable options for this condition.
Keywords: Infection, Limberg flap, Pilonidal sinus, Sacrococcygeal sinus,Wide local excision, Z plasty.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Arun.S
Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College, Manjeri, Kerala, India-676121
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i8.108
