A prospective study on limberg flap procedure for pilonidal sinus

Abstract

Background: Pilonidal sinus is a blind ending track containing hair follicles within it and is primarily a disease involving sacrococcygeal region. The exact etiology of this disease process is unknown and is still controversial. There are various treatment methods for pilonidal sinus and the preferred method is Limberg flap reconstruction surgery due to its less complications and less recurrence.
Materials and Methods: Our study was a prospective study including 28 patients who were admitted for pilonidal sinus and operated by Limberg flap reconstruction surgery at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences And Research from January 2018 to June 2020.