Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Are postoperative drains necessary with the Limberg flap for treatment of pilonidal sinus?
Different methods for managing pilonidal sinus have been described in the literature. Our purpose was to evaluate the influence of postoperative drainage in Limberg flaps. ⋯ We conclude that Limberg flaps with no drains in place will result in shorter hospital stays without deleteriously affecting the surgical results of wide excision and primary closure with well-vascularized tissue.