A mapping review of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease - Takeaways - MDSpire

A mapping review of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease

  • By

  • M. Kumar

  • W. H. Clay

  • M. J. Lee

  • S. R. Brown

  • D. Hind

  • March 16, 2021

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    Pilonidal sinus disease primarily affects younger men and is characterized by recurrent pain and local sepsis.

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    There is a lack of reliable interventions for long-term healing, leading to variations in treatment practices.

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    Mapping reviews help identify research gaps and prioritize future studies in the field of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.

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    The review categorized literature into non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, aftercare, and other relevant areas.

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    The majority of studies focus on surgical techniques, with a significant number being observational in design.

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A mapping review of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease

  • by M. Kumar, W. H. Clay, M. J. Lee, S. R. Brown, D. Hind

  • March 16, 2021

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