Chronic pilonidal sinus wounds: regular cleaning and early laser depilation are key interventions to successful healing
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DOI: 10.12968/gasn.2020.18.sup9.s18
Abstract: Pilonidal sinus wounds are notoriously slow to heal and have a high risk of infection due to proximity to the anus, the moist environment of the natal cleft and friction of buttock cheeks. Since the… read more here.
Keywords: pilonidal sinus; sinus wounds; laser; laser depilation ... See more keywords
Laser depilation as adjuvant therapy in prevention of recurrence of pilonidal sinus disease: initial experience of a district general hospital in the UK.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.0069
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Pilonidal disease is a chronic condition involving the sacrococcygeal area. It can have a significant impact on quality of life, social activities and occupation. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment. However, laser depilation has… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; recurrence; laser depilation; depilation ... See more keywords