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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Coloproctology 2020; 40(03): 233-236
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcol.2020.05.009
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Modified endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT): Personal experience

Tratamento endoscópico do cisto pilonidal modificado (EPSiT): experiência pessoal
Elias Saikaly 
a   Colorectal Surgery, Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, University of Balamand, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery, Lebanon
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Melissa Kyriakos Saad
b   Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, University of Balamand, Lebanon
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Abstract

Pilonidal disease is common problem in the sacrococcygeal region, especially among young adults. The optimal surgical approach is debatable. Herein, we present our experience in management of recurrent pilonidal disease using the endoscopic approach.

Resumo

A doença pilonidal é um problema comum na região sacrococcígea, principalmente em adultos jovens. A literatura ainda não apresenta consenso quanto à abordagem cirúrgica ideal. Aqui, os autores apresentam sua experiência no tratamento de doença pilonidal recorrente usando a abordagem endoscópica.

Keywords

Pilonidal disease - Endoscopic pilonidal - Minimally invasive

Palavras-chave

Doença pilonidal - Pilonidal endoscópico - Minimamente invasivo


Publication History

Received: 16 April 2020

Accepted: 02 May 2020

Article published online:
08 March 2021

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