Background Pilonidal sinus arises in the hair follicles in the buttock cleft. The estimated
incidence is 26 per 100,000, people, affecting men twice as often as women. These chronic …

Pilonidal sinus disease is chronic acquired condition leading to significant morbidity and
associated healthcare costs. Several techniques have been described to manage this …

We systematically searched available databases. We reviewed 6,143 studies published
from 1833 to 2017. Reports in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish were …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

Abstract Background The present German National Guideline is an updated version of
previous Guideline published in 2014. It aims to compare various treatment methods and to …

The history of pilonidal disease dates back to the early 1800s, and it continues to be a
significant health issue today. Herbert Mayo was the first to describe a disease that involved …

Purpose The present national guideline aims to provide recommendations for physicians
involved in the treatment of patients with pilonidal disease. It has been published previously …

Pilonidal disease (PD) is a relatively common, benign but challenging condition of the natal
cleft. This consensus statement was drawn up by a panel of surgeons, identified by the …

Background There are different open healing and primary closure approaches for chronic
pilonidal sinus (CPD) that differ in principles and extension. Aims To compare the results of …

the diagnosis of pilonidal disease is most often a clinical one, based on the patient's history
and physical findings in the gluteal cleft, especially in patients with chronic or recurrent …