Wound healing is an intricate, tightly regulated process that is critical to maintaining the
barrier function of skin along with preserving all other skin functions. This process can be …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) rates vary from 1% to 5% in the month following
surgery. Due to the large number of surgical procedures conducted annually, the costs of …

Pilonidal disease is a frequent suppurative condition that occurs twice as often in men as in
women, usually between the ages of 15 and 30. Pilonidal disease is located beneath the …

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

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 …

Pilonidal disease presents many therapeutic challenges to surgeons throughout the world.
Its varied clinical presentations necessitate a wide range of treatments, thus underscoring …

Background Following surgery, incisions are usually closed by fixing the edges together with
sutures (stitches), staples, adhesives (glue) or clips. This process helps the cut edges heal …

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 …

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 …

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 …