Prospective study of limberg flap for treatment of recurrent pilonidal sinus under local anaesthesia

Abstract

Introduction Pilonidal sinus is a common chronic disease of the sacrococcygeal region. Treatment varies according to the clinical presentation of the disease. Although many surgical methods have been suggested, an ideal method is still lacking because of high recurrence rates. Recurrent disease causes significant morbidity and consequent time off work. The aim of this study was to assess the role of the rhomboid flap in promoting primary healing in recurrent pilonidal disease and to evaluate morbidity and recurrence.