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Adolescent pilonidal disease laser treatment (a-PiLaT): a pilot study

  • By

  • A. Romanova

  • M. Nissen

  • M. Alrefai

  • J. Hubertus

  • T. Deska

  • M. Senkal

  • August 14, 2024

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    Pilonidal disease primarily affects adolescents aged 15–30, with risk factors including obesity, male sex, and sedentary lifestyle.

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    This pilot study evaluated laser therapy as a primary treatment for pilonidal disease in 17 adolescents aged 10–17 years.

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    The mean follow-up period for patients after laser treatment was 24.5 months, with an 18% recurrence rate observed.

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    Postoperative complications occurred in 24% of patients, including local infections and wound healing disorders.

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    The study suggests that laser therapy could provide a rapid recovery option for adolescents with pilonidal disease.

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Adolescent pilonidal disease laser treatment (a-PiLaT): a pilot study

  • by A. Romanova, M. Nissen, M. Alrefai, J. Hubertus, T. Deska, M. Senkal

  • August 14, 2024

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