scholarly journals Laying Open and Curettage under Local Anesthesia to Treat Pilonidal Sinus: Long-Term Follow-Up in 111 Consecutively Operated Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-199
Author(s):  
Pankaj Garg ◽  
Vipul D. Yagnik
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Pilonidal Disease ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Normal Work

(1) Background: Several techniques for the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) are in vogue, though none have emerged as the gold standard. Laying open (deroofing) and curettage under local anesthesia is one of the most straightforward procedures to treat PSD. In this study, the long-term follow-up in a large series was analyzed. (2) Methods: The laying open approach was performed for all types of consecutive PSD patients—simple, complicated, and abscess. The primary outcome parameter of the study was the healing rate. The secondary outcome parameters were operating time, hospital stay, time to resumption of normal work, and healing time. (3) Results: 111 (M/F–92/19, mean age-22.9 ± 5.7 years) consecutive patients were operated on and followed for 38 months (6–111 months). Of these, 24 had pilonidal abscesses, 87 had chronic pilonidal disease, while 22 had recurrent disease. Operating time and hospital stay were 24 ± 7 min and 66 ± 23 min, respectively. On average, patients could resume normal work in 3.6 ± 2.9 days and the healing time was 43.8 ± 7.4 days. Three patients were lost to follow-up. Complete resolution of the disease occurred in 104/108 (96.3%) patients, while 4 (3.7%) had a recurrence. One recurrence was due to a missed tract, while three recurrences presented after complete healing had occurred. Two patients with recurrence were operated on again with the same procedure, and both healed completely. Thus, the overall success rate of this procedure was 98.1% (106/108) with a recurrence rate after first surgery of 3.7% over a median follow-up of 38 months. (4) Conclusions: Pilonidal disease managed by laying open (deroofing) with curettage under local anesthesia is associated with a high cure rate. This procedure is effective in treating all kinds of pilonidal disease (simple, complicated, and abscess).

Neurointerventional procedures for unruptured intracranial aneurysms under procedural sedation and local anesthesia: a large-volume, single-center experience

2011 ◽  
Vol 114 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher S. Ogilvy ◽  
Xinyu Yang ◽  
Osama A. Jamil ◽  
Erik F. Hauck ◽  
L. Nelson Hopkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Intracranial Aneurysms ◽  
Conscious Sedation ◽  
Modified Rankin Scale ◽  
Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Neurointerventional Procedures

Object In this paper, the authors' goal was to report the outcome of patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms undergoing endovascular treatment under conscious sedation (local anesthesia). Methods Between November 5, 2001, and February 5, 2009, the authors treated 340 patients with 358 unruptured aneurysms by using neurointerventional procedures at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital (Buffalo, New York). The data were retrospectively reviewed for periprocedural safety and long-term follow-up. Results A total of 496 procedures were performed under local anesthesia. Of those, 370 procedures (74.6%) were completed successfully. In 82 procedures (16.5%), an associated medical or technical event occurred. Forty-four procedures (8.9%) were aborted. Rates of overall procedure-related morbidity and mortality were 1.2% (6 of 496) and 0.6% (3 of 496), respectively. The average hospital stay was 1.5 ± 2.5 days. Long-term follow-up was available in 261 (82.1%) of 318 patients whose procedures were performed with local anesthesia. Of those, 246 patients (94.3%) had a good outcome (modified Rankin Scale score ≤ 2), 6 patients (2.3%) had an unfavorable outcome, not related to the procedure, and 9 patients (3.4%) had a poor outcome (modified Rankin Scale score > 2) as a result of the intervention. Conclusions Interventional treatment under conscious sedation (local anesthesia) can be effectively performed in most patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms and is associated with a short hospital stay and low morbidity and mortality.

Long-term Results of Pilonidal Sinus Disease with Modified Primary Closure: New Technique on 450 Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 484-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Gallinella Muzi ◽  
Riccardo Maglio ◽  
Giovanni Milito ◽  
Casimiro Nigro ◽  
Ilaria Ciangola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Primary Closure ◽  
Pilonidal Disease ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus Disease ◽  
Sinus Disease ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Chronic pilonidal disease is a debilitating condition that typically affects young adults. Controversy still exists regarding the best surgical technique for the treatment of pilonidal disease in terms of minimizing disease recurrence and patient discomfort. The present study analyzes the results of excision with our modified primary closure. This retrospective study involving consecutive patients with pilonidal disease was conducted over a 6-year period. From January 2004 to January 2010, 450 consecutive patients with primary pilonidal sinus disease received this new surgical treatment. Times for complete healing and return to work, the duration of operation and of hospitalization, postoperative pain, time to first mobilization, and postoperative complications were recorded. To evaluate patient comfort, all patients were asked to complete a questionnaire including visual analog scale. The median long-term follow-up was 54 months (range, 24 to 84 months). Four hundred fifty consecutive patients (96 female, 354 male) underwent excision. The median age was 25 years (range, 17 to 43 years). The median follow-up period was 54 months (range, 24 to 84 months). Four hundred twenty completed questionnaires were returned (87% response rate). The median duration of hospital stay was eight hours (range, 7 to 10 hours) No patient reported severe postoperative pain. Primary operative success (complete wound healing without recurrence) was achieved in 98.2 per cent. Two (0.5%) patients had a recurrence. The mean time lost to work/school after modified primary closure was eight days. Excision and primary closure with this new technique is an effective treatment for chronic pilonidal disease. It is associated with low morbidity, early return to work, and excellent cosmetic result and a high degree of patient satisfaction in the long-term follow-up.

Pilonidal Sinus: How to Choose Between Excision and Open Granulation Versus Excision and Primary Closure?

Swiss Surgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 255-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Perruchoud ◽  
Vuilleumier ◽  
Givel
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Primary Closure ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Incision And Drainage ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Primary Healing

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate excision and open granulation versus excision and primary closure as treatments for pilonidal sinus. Subjects and methods: We evaluated a group of 141 patients operated on for a pilonidal sinus between 1991 and 1995. Ninety patients were treated by excision and open granulation, 34 patients by excision and primary closure and 17 patients by incision and drainage, as a unique treatment of an infected pilonidal sinus. Results: The first group, receiving treatment of excision and open granulation, experienced the following outcomes: average length of hospital stay, four days; average healing time; 72 days; average number of post-operative ambulatory visits, 40; average off-work delay, 38 days; and average follow-up time, 43 months. There were five recurrences (6%) in this group during the follow-up period. For the second group treated by excision and primary closure, the corresponding outcome measurements were as follows: average length of hospital stay, four days; average healing time, 23 days; primary healing failure rate, 9%; average number of post-operative ambulatory visits, 6; average off-work delay, 21 days. The average follow-up time was 34 months, and two recurrences (6%) were observed during the follow-up period. In the third group, seventeen patients benefited from an incision and drainage as unique treatment. The mean follow-up was 37 months. Five recurrences (29%) were noticed, requiring a new operation in all the cases. Discussion and conclusion: This series of 141 patients is too limited to permit final conclusions to be drawn concerning significant advantages of one form of treatment compared to the other. Nevertheless, primary closure offers the advantages of quicker healing time, fewer post-operative visits and shorter time off work. When a primary closure can be carried out, it should be routinely considered for socio-economical and comfort reasons.

Caiman Versus LigaSure Hemorrhoidectomy: Postoperative Pain, Early Complications, Long-Term Follow-up, and Costs

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-278
Author(s):  
Chiara Eberspacher ◽  
Pietro Mascagni ◽  
Domenico Di Nardo ◽  
Daniele Pironi ◽  
Stefano Pontone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Visual Analog Score ◽  
Historical Cohort ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Purpose. Recently, the use of radiofrequency for hemorrhoidectomy has minimized incidence of postoperative complications. Effectiveness of LigaSure is demonstrated, but it is quite expensive. This study aims to compare LigaSure with Caiman, a cheaper instrument that uses radiofrequency for hemorrhoidectomy. Methods. A total of 35 patients were enrolled in this study between January 2015 and December 2017: 35 (Group A: Caiman) patients were matched with 35 control patients (Group B) from our historical cohort, treated with LigaSure. They were checked at 1 week after operation, at 4 weeks, and then after 2, 6, and 12 months. We considered different factors: intraoperative (operative time, number of piles removed, necessity of stiches or ligation), immediate postoperative (pain, bleeding within 4 weeks, incontinence, soiling within 4 weeks, healing time of anal wounds, return to working activities), and with a long-term follow-up. Results. There were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups in analyzed intraoperative data: operative time (Group A 35 minutes vs Group B 33 minutes; P = .198) and stitches used. Postoperative data were comparable too, in particular pain (Group A 1 day Visual Analog Score = 6.25 vs Group B = 5.4, P = .178; Group A 1 week Visual Analog Score = 2.7 vs Group B = 1.14, P = .22) and bleeding (Group A = 2 vs Group B = 4; P = .2). Conclusions. According our initial experience, Caiman can be a safe and cheaper alternative to LigaSure for hemorrhoidectomy.

scholarly journals Endoscopic Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease: State of Art and Review of the Literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Manigrasso ◽  
Pietro Anoldo ◽  
Grazia Cantore ◽  
Alessia Chini ◽  
Anna D'Amore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Endoscopic Treatment ◽  
Endoscopic Approach ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus Disease ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Sinus Disease ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Background: Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic troublesome pathology of the natal cleft of the sacrococcygeal region, with an estimated incidence of 26 cases in every 100,000 inhabitants. The aim of this review is to give a snapshot of the current literature on the endoscopic approach to PSD.Methods: A search on endoscopic treatment of pilonidal disease was performed according to PRISMA guidelines, adopting the following search terms: (pilonidal OR sacrococcygeal) and (endoscopic OR VAAPS OR EPSiT OR minimally invasive OR video-assisted OR video assisted).Results: Thirty-four articles were included in the final analysis, among which 23 were on adults and 11 were on pediatric population. The endoscopic approach is associated with painless postoperative pain, good aesthetic results, short time off work, and high patient satisfaction.Despite these advantages in short-term outcomes, results on recurrence rate in a long-term follow up are needed to definitively confirm the importance of this technique.Conclusions: The endoscopic approach is associated with significant postoperative advantages over other standard surgical approaches, and it should be included in the surgical portfolio for the treatment of PSD. According to the Italian guidelines, this technique could be considered as the gold standard for limited PSD. However, the favorable short-term-outcomes and lack of reliable data on long-term follow-up must be a stimulus to perform further high-quality studies to give definitive conclusions on this technique.

scholarly journals New Dimensional Staging of Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Allowing a Guided Surgical Treatment Protocol: Long-Term Follow-Up of 266 Lesions in Neoplastic and Osteoporotic Patients from the University of Bari

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simonetta Franco ◽  
Simona Miccoli ◽  
Luisa Limongelli ◽  
Angela Tempesta ◽  
Giorgio Favia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Neoplastic Disease ◽  
Stage Classification ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
The University

Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is the most serious side effect in patients receiving bisphosphonates (BPs) for neoplastic disease and osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to propose a new dimensional stage classification, guiding the surgical treatment of BRONJ patients, and to evaluate the success rate of this new management. From 2004 to 2013, 203 neoplastic and osteoporotic patients with 266 BRONJ lesions were referred to the Odontostomatology Unit of the University of Bari. All patients underwent surgery after suspension of BPs therapy and antibiotic treatment. The surgical procedure was complemented by piezosurgery and followed by the application of hyaluronate and amino acids. The new dimensional staging suggests the choice of the surgical approach, and allows the prediction of postoperative complications and soft and hard tissues healing time, guiding the surgical treatment protocol. This protocol could be a successful management strategy for BRONJ, considering the low recurrences rate and the good stabilisation of the surgical sites observed after a long-term follow-up.

Carbohydrate-antigen-125 levels predict hospital stay duration and adverse events at long-term follow-up in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 687-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Santoro ◽  
Armando Ferraretti ◽  
Francesco Musaico ◽  
Luigi Di Martino ◽  
Nicola Tarantino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Carbohydrate Antigen ◽  
Carbohydrate Antigen 125 ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Hospital Stay Duration

scholarly journals Minor vs complete excision of pilonidal sinus: Early postoperative period

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Petrovic ◽  
Ivan Dimitrijevic ◽  
Zoran Krivokapic
Keyword(s):  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Pilonidal Disease ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Early Postoperative Period ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Surgical Incision ◽  
Natal Cleft ◽  
Incision And Drainage

Pilonidal sinus arises in the natal cleft of the sacrococcigeal region either as a cyst or as an abscess collection containing hair. It is predominantly a condition of younger people. When presenting as an abscess it usually requires surgical incision and drainage, or bursts spontaneously. In general, there are various surgical approaches to this condition, from very simple to complex ones. Each technique has its supporters and justifications. In the 3 years period, from 2009-2011, 110 treatments of the pilonidal disease were performed on our department. Midline excision was performed in 75 (68.18%) patients and the rest had marsupielisation done. The average discharge time was 1.14 days. Failure to heal occurred in 15 patients (13.63%). During that period we saw recurrence in 4 patients (3.63%). All the patients were coming to our department for postoperative care. The shortest healing time was 4 weeks and longest 21 weeks. During the period may 2011-may 2012 we performed 17 less extensive excisions. All the patients were discharged from the clinic within 23 hours and returned to their daily activities within 5 days. Healing time varied from 2 weeks to 5 weeks. In only one patient with the extensive excision healing time was 8 weeks. Although we had a short follow up period of 11.11 months, we saw no recurrence yet. Our results show that simple individual approach to every patients gives fastest and most comfortable results.

Sinus pilonidalis fisztuloszkópos kezelése gyermekekben

2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (43) ◽  
pp. 1740-1743
Author(s):  
Balázs Fadgyas ◽  
Márk Langer ◽  
Zoltán Ringwald
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Pilonidal Disease ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Sinus Pilonidalis ◽  
Everyday Activity ◽  
Wound Healing Time

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: A sinus pilonidalis nehezen kezelhető, sok szövődménnyel és recidívával járó betegség. A legtöbb műtéti eljárás többnapos kórházi kezelést, munkából vagy iskolából való hiányzást követel. Célkitűzés: Munkánk célja, hogy a PEPSiT- (pediatric endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment) műtétek eredményességét vizsgálja. Módszer: Intézetünkben 2019–2020-ban PEPSiT-műtéten átesett, 18 év alatti betegeket válogattunk be a vizsgálatba. Kizártuk a cisztoszkóppal operált és kontrollra nem jelentkező betegeket. A szövődmények, recidívák számát, a kórházi tartózkodás hosszát, a sebgyógyulás és a hétköznapi aktivitáshoz való visszatérés idejét vizsgáltuk. Eredmények: Betegeink többsége fiú (24 fiú, 4 lány), átlagéletkoruk 15,6 év volt. 28 betegen 31 PEPSiT-beavatkozást végeztünk (3 re-PEPSiT), 6 recidíva, 1 sebgennyedés alakult ki. A betegek egy része egynapos ellátás keretében, míg a többség egy éjszaka bentfekvés után tért haza (1,74 nap ápolási idő). A hétköznapi aktivitáshoz 1,37 nap után tértek vissza, a gyógyulási idő 5,9 hét volt átlagosan. Megbeszélés: A PEPSiT-beavatkozás minimálisan invazív lehetőség, igen rövid kórházi tartózkodással. A betegek hamar térnek vissza a szokott aktivitásukhoz, a korábbi sipolyon kívül újabb műtéti seb nem alakul ki. A recidívaarány hasonló az egyéb technikákéhoz. Következtetés: A PEPSiT-beavatkozás jól alkalmazható, a recidívaarány csökkentése fontos. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(43): 1740–1743. Summary. Introduction: The treatment of pilonidal disease is often challenging, due to frequent recurrences and adverse events. Most operative treatments require a lengthy hospital stay, and absence from school or work. Objective: We aimed towards assessing the effectivity of PEPSiT (pediatric endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment). Method: In this study, we included patients subjected to PEPSiT from 2019 to 2020 between ages 0–18 years. Patients operated via cystoscope and patients who did not attend follow-up examinations were excluded. Adverse events, recurrences, length of hospital stay, wound healing time and return to everyday activity were assessed. Results: The majority of our patients were male (24 male, 4 female), the mean age was 15.6 years. 31 PEPSiT operations were recorded on 28 patients (3 were redo surgeries). 6 recurrences and 1 wound suppuration were documented. Some patients were treated within the confines of one-day surgery, while most of them stayed one night (mean length of stay was 1.74 days). Return to everyday activity was an average 1.37 days, and mean wound healing time was 5.9 weeks. Discussion: PEPSiT is a minimally invasive operative approach with a very short hospital stay. Patients return to everyday activity faster. New operative scarring does not happen apart from the preexisting fistula opening. Recurrence rate is similar to that of other treatment techniques. Conclusion: PEPSiT technique is applicable, however, reduction of the recurrence rate is important. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(43): 1740–1743.

scholarly journals Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment: A Tertiary Care Academic Center Experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaetano Gallo ◽  
Antonio Carpino ◽  
Gilda De Paola ◽  
Serena Fulginiti ◽  
Eugenio Novelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Pilonidal Disease ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Time To Recurrence ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
The Mean

Background: Pilonidal disease (PD) represents one of the most common proctological diseases in young adults. Although several approaches to treating PD have been described, there is still a lack of agreement on which is the best. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy of endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT) at a tertiary care academic center.Methods: Between June 2017 and January 2021, a total of 32 patients [12 women (37.5%) and 20 men (62.5%)] with a mean age of 29.22 ± 12.98 years were treated with EPSiT. Pre- and post-operative symptoms were assessed with a score of 0–5. Success was defined as the absence of any subjective symptoms, as well as by complete post-operative wound healing.Results: Most of the patients had a midline external opening (17/32; 53.1%), with a mean number of external openings of 2.41 (1–4) ± 1.04. The median post-operative pain score was 0, and the mean follow-up period was 22 (4–42) ± 11.49 months. The time to wound healing was reduced in patients with one opening (28.14 ± 4.06 days) compared to patients with two or more openings (33.64 ± 7.3 days) (p = 0.067). The mean operative time was longer in patients who subsequently had a recurrence (41.75 ± 6.24 vs. 34.18 ± 6.24 min; p = 0.031). The overall success rate was 87.5% (28/32), and the mean time to recurrence was 3.25 (2–5) ± 1.26 months.Conclusions: EPSiT represents a viable option for the treatment of PD. More evidence and a longer follow-up period are needed to validate the results.

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