Limberg flap reconstruction for recurrent pilonidal sinus disease: A single-center U.S. Cohort - Takeaways - MDSpire

Limberg flap reconstruction for recurrent pilonidal sinus disease: A single-center U.S. Cohort

  • By

  • Mustafa Oruc

  • Joshua Sommovilla

  • Salih Karahan

  • Joseph Trunzo

  • Metincan Erkaya

  • Michael Valente

  • Emre Gorgun

  • February 12, 2026

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    The study evaluated long-term outcomes of Limberg flap reconstruction for recurrent pilonidal sinus disease at a single U.S. center.

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    Thirty-seven patients were analyzed, predominantly male, with a median BMI of 29.4 kg/m² and a high rate of previous surgeries.

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    The median operative time for the Limberg flap procedure was 72 minutes, with 92% of patients discharged on the same day.

  • 4

    Postoperative complications occurred in 11% of patients, primarily wound dehiscence, but no recurrences were observed during a median follow-up of 4.5 years.

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    Limberg flap reconstruction demonstrated durable disease control and acceptable morbidity, supporting its use for complex recurrent pilonidal sinus disease.

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Limberg flap reconstruction for recurrent pilonidal sinus disease: A single-center U.S. Cohort

  • by Mustafa Oruc, Joshua Sommovilla, Salih Karahan, Joseph Trunzo, Metincan Erkaya, Michael Valente, Emre Gorgun

  • February 12, 2026

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