Pilonidal Disease

ABSTRACT

Pilonidal disease is a common anorectal problem that typically affects young people. Numerous surgical procedures have been described, but treatment failure and disease recurrence are frequent, leading to considerable morbidity in these otherwise healthy patients. To manage this problem successfully, surgeons must consider the pathogenesis and presentation of the disease and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of any operation. Discussed in this article are the pathogenesis of pilonidal disease and basic treatment options for acute pilonidal abscesses, sinus tracts, and chronic or recurrent pilonidal disease.

KEYWORDS

Pilonidal - review - pathogenesis - treatment

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