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V-Y advancement flap closures for complicated pilonidal sinus disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15747127     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Hair entry into the midline is the generally accepted theory in pilonidal sinus formation. This theory is also involved in the pathogenesis of the recurrence after different types of operations for pilonidal sinus disease. The relationship of the suture lines and the midline was evaluated in this study. PATIENT AND METHODS: Thirty-four patients with stage 4 or recurrent pilonidal sinus disease who underwent V--Y advancement flap closure were randomized into two groups: vertical suture line unrelated to midline (VLUM, n=18) and vertical suture line related to midline (VLRM, n=16). RESULTS: None of the patients with or without a suction drain developed flap necrosis, local haematomas or seromas. The median length of the postoperative hospital stay was 3 days for theVLRM group and the VLUM group (p>0.05). The median follow-up period was 32 months. During the follow-up period, two recurrences were determined 22 and 15 months after operation in the VLRM group. Recurrences were situated in the scar tissue over the midline. INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSION: Routine application of suction drains is not recommended after V--Y advancement flap closure. Avoidance of the relationship of the postoperative suture line and the midline, if possible, offers a safe method of definitive reconstruction.
Authors:
Huseyin Berkem; Serdar Topaloglu; Hakan Ozel; Fatih M Avsar; Yigit Yildiz; Bulent C Yuksel; Suleyman Hengirmen; Nusret Akyurek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial     Date:  2005-03-04
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of colorectal disease     Volume:  20     ISSN:  0179-1958     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Colorectal Dis     Publication Date:  2005 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-06-16     Completed Date:  2005-11-22     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8607899     Medline TA:  Int J Colorectal Dis     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  343-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
First Department of Surgery, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 06100, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
Female
Hematoma / etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Necrosis
Pilonidal Sinus / surgery*
Postoperative Complications*
Recurrence
Surgical Flaps*
Suture Techniques
Treatment Outcome

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