Comparison of different closure methods for the treatment of pilonidal Sinus

Comparison of primary closure, secondary closure (open) and Limberg flap for the treatment of pilonidal Sinus

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180606039985N1

Enrollment

150

Registered

2018-09-17

Start date

2017-03-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-10-11

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Conditions

Pilonidal sinus. Pilonidal cyst and sinus

Interventions

Intervention 1: First group will undergo treatment of pilonidal sinus with primary method by two crescentic incisions and the cyst will be removed and then sutured . Intervention 2: Second group will

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with primary pilonidal sinus

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with relapse of pilonidal sinus patients with pilonidal abcess patients with diabetes mellitus

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pilonidal sinus recurrence. Timepoint: One week, one month and 3 months after surgery. Method of measurement: With physical examination.;Wound infection. Timepoint: One week, one month and 3 months after surgery. Method of measurement: With Physical examination.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Complications. Timepoint: One week, one month and 3 months after surgery. Method of measurement: With physical examination.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHemmat Maghsoudi

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

dr.maghsoudi.89@gmail.com+98 41 3335 7852

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026