A systematic review of classification systems for pilonidal sinus

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Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) affects 26 per 100,000 people, primarily young, employed males, and is rarely self-limiting.
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Surgery is the main treatment for PSD, with recurrence rates reaching 60.4% within 24 months post-surgery.
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There is no universally adopted classification system for PSD, leading to varied treatment approaches based on clinician experience.
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The systematic review aimed to summarize published classification systems for PSD and evaluate their reliability and validity.
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Nine studies were included in the review, with eight presenting novel classification systems for pilonidal sinus disease.

Techniques In Coloproctology

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