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01-05-2005 | Technical Note

Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus: Results of a Pilot Study

Authors: Jonathan N. Lund, D.M., F.R.C.S., Stephen H. Leveson, M.D., F.R.C.S.

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum | Issue 5/2005

INTRODUCTION

Pilonidal sinus is a common condition of uncertain etiology. There is no agreed best surgical treatment. Treatment of fistula-in-ano has been described with some success with fibrin tissue glue. The use of fibrin glue is investigated in this pilot study.

METHODS

Six patients with chronic pilonidal sinus were treated with injection of fibrin tissue glue after curettage of the pits.

RESULTS

There were no complications. Postoperative discomfort was minimal and early return to normal activities was possible. There was no recurrence of disease in five of six patients at one year.

CONCLUSIONS

Fibrin tissue glue may be a possible novel treatment for pilonidal disease.

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Title: Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus: Results of a Pilot Study
Authors: Jonathan N. Lund, D.M., F.R.C.S.
Stephen H. Leveson, M.D., F.R.C.S.
Publication date: 01-05-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum / Issue 5/2005
Print ISSN: 0012-3706
Electronic ISSN: 1530-0358
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-004-0905-4

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Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus: Results of a Pilot Study

INTRODUCTION

METHODS

RESULTS

CONCLUSIONS

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INTRODUCTION

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