Limberg flap for pilonidal sinus: an institutional study
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20164700Keywords:
Flap, Limberg, Pilonidal, Rhomboid, Sinus, SacrococcygealAbstract
Background: Pilonidal sinus disease is a common disorder affecting the gluteal cleft and it is notoriously recurrent. Limberg flap is a well-known surgical modality for the treatment of pilonidal sinus. This study aims at studying the surgery in a single institution.
Methods: This is a prospective study of 17 limberg flaps done from 2013 to 2016. The various demographic, clinical and surgical data are studied and compared to other studies.
Results: In this study, 17 patients of sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease underwent rhomboid excision and limberg flap reconstruction. The mean duration of symptoms was 6.52 months (2-13 months), and the mean operative time was 67.05 min with a range from 60 to 90 min. The mean post-operative stay was 6.05 days (3 to 10 days).
Conclusions: Recurrence is known and hence surgery with flap coverage not only decreases the recurrence rates, but it also makes the stay short by eliminating daily dressing. Limberg flap is an easy and efficient way with less and manageable complication.
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