A Study of comparison between Excision with primary closure and Limberg flap reconstruction technique in the treatment of uncomplicated Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal sinus in a Tertiary care Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Background: Pilonidal sinus is a chronic intermittent disease, usually involving in the 
Sacrococcygeal region. Various treatment modalities have evolved. Excision with primary closure 
or without closure are the older methods which has the higher complications in the post-operative 
period and in recurrence rate. Flap procedures reduces the complications like recurrence and had 
a better postoperative course and outcome. Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the excision 
with Primary closure and with modified Limberg flap in the treatment of uncomplicated 
sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease.