What question did this study set out to answer?

To compare outcomes of various surgical procedures in managing pilonidal sinus disease regarding effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

May 7, 2026Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal SurgeryOpen Access

Surgical Intervention and Outcome of Patients with Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Disease

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TKTahir Ahmad KhanSher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences SBShams ul BariSher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences AMAjaz Ahmad MalikSher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

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Prospective observational study compares surgical techniques for pilonidal sinus, revealing Z-plasty optimizes patient satisfaction and reduces recurrence.

Key Points

To compare outcomes of various surgical procedures in managing pilonidal sinus disease regarding effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
Conducted as a prospective observational study over 2 years
Included 86 patients with different surgical interventions: Karydakis flap, primary excision, Limberg flap, Z-plasty
Outcome parameters measured included operative time, complications, pain scores, and patient satisfaction.
Primary excision had the shortest operative time but highest recurrence (28%) and lowest satisfaction (71%)
Flap techniques (Z-plasty, Karydakis) exhibited 3% recurrence with Z-plasty showing highest satisfaction (95%)
Limberg flap showed highest morbidity with 14% altered sensation and elevated early pain.

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Khan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fbe2b3164b5133a91a2155 https://doi.org/10.4103/ijcs.ijcs_53_25

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May 7, 2026Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal SurgeryOpen Access

Surgical Intervention and Outcome of Patients with Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Disease

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Authors

TKTahir Ahmad KhanSher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences SBShams ul BariSher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences AMAjaz Ahmad MalikSher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

Discussion

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Implication

Prospective observational study compares surgical techniques for pilonidal sinus, revealing Z-plasty optimizes patient satisfaction and reduces recurrence.

Key Points

To compare outcomes of various surgical procedures in managing pilonidal sinus disease regarding effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
Conducted as a prospective observational study over 2 years
Included 86 patients with different surgical interventions: Karydakis flap, primary excision, Limberg flap, Z-plasty
Outcome parameters measured included operative time, complications, pain scores, and patient satisfaction.
Primary excision had the shortest operative time but highest recurrence (28%) and lowest satisfaction (71%)
Flap techniques (Z-plasty, Karydakis) exhibited 3% recurrence with Z-plasty showing highest satisfaction (95%)
Limberg flap showed highest morbidity with 14% altered sensation and elevated early pain.

Cite This Study

Khan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fbe2b3164b5133a91a2155 https://doi.org/10.4103/ijcs.ijcs_53_25

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