Pilonidal Sinus
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of Karydakis technique versus sinus tract ablation procedure using 1470 nm Diode laser for the treatment of pilonidal sinus and provide evidence-based guidance to select the most appropriate operative procedure.
Interventions
PROCEDURElaser ablation technique in the treatment of pilonidal sinus
group (A) will include patients with pilonidal sinus disease who will be operated by sinus tract ablation procedure using 1470 nm Diode laser
PROCEDUREKarydakis technique in the treatment of pilonidal sinus
group (B) will include patients with pilonidal sinus disease who will be operated by Karydakis technique
Sponsors
Sohag University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All patients with a clinical diagnosis of symptomatic uncomplicated pilonidal sinus, males or females, any age will be included in our study.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with pilonidal abscess and any associated acute condition. * Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. * Refusal. * Unfit for surgery. * Recurrence.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| recurrence rate in the treatment of pilonidal disease | 6 months after the operation | the patients undergo follow up at the outpatient clinic for manifestations of recurrence eg. discharge, multiple pits |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactAssem M Ahmed, Resident
Outcome results
None listed