JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Excision with or without primary closure for pilonidal sinus disease.
To evaluate the outcome of excision with or without primary closure in the management of chronic pilonidal sinus (PNS) disease. ⋯ Excision and primary closure is recommended, as a preferred procedure in the management of chronic PNS disease. It has the advantages of early wound healing, rapid return to work and comparable recurrence rate with excision and open wound.