WIDE EXCISION AND RHOMBOID FLAP RECONSTRUCTION FOR TREATMENT OF COMPLEX PILONIDAL DISEASE. CASE SERIES AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE.

Abstract

Introduction: Pilonidal disease a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the sacrococcygeal region with superimposed infection. This problem can present with acute abscess or chronic discharging sinus and often difficult to treat due to high incidence of recurrence.

We are presenting our case series of wide excision and rhomboid flap reconstruction of complex pilonidal sinus disease.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of our series of patients who have had rhomboid flap reconstruction done in colorectal surgery department for complex pilonidal sinus disease. The time period between   is 2003 to 2017. The review was conducted from our electronic data base in our hospital.

Results: We had 50 patients in total. 30out of 50 have had previous surgery for pilonidal sinus disease. Five patients developed recurrence (10% recurrence rate). 4 out of 5 patients who had recurrence were smokers.4 out of 5 patients with recurrence had previous surgery for pilonidal disease. The median age of the patients was 28.The age ranged from 16 to 49 years. The median length of stay is about 4 days

Conclusion: In conclusion Rhomboid flap reconstruction is a viable operation for complex pilonidal disease. The long term results are good. It can be safely performed by a general /colorectal surgeon with good results. It is a good option for complex pilonidal sinus and recurrent disease following multiple previous operations. The recurrence rate seems to be higher in smokers and in patients who had previous surgery in natal cleft.