Pilonidal disease practice points: An update.
Aust J Gen Pract
; 48(3): 116-118, 2019 03.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31256473
BACKGROUND: Chronic pilonidal disease is a common debilitating condition often seen in general practice. It is a cause of considerable morbidity and social embarrassment, but recent developments in treatment options provide promising solutions to this problem. OBJECTIVE: This article recaps pilonidal sinus development and presentation, details methods of treatment in the primary care setting and explores new specialist management options available in Australia. DISCUSSION: As a chronic condition, the devastation of recurrence with further pain, embarrassment and time off work - added to the prospect of more surgery - is still common for patients with chronic pilonidal disease. This can be avoided with correct management and timely counselling regarding surgical options available.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pilonidal Sinus
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Aust J Gen Pract
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
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