Presentation, Management, and Women’s Health Implications of Pilonidal Disease

Draining Lesions in the Intergluteal Cleft

“…The incidence of pilonidal disease is approximately 26 per 100,000 persons (Sondenaa et al, 1995) and generally affects young adults, disproportionately affecting more men than women. However, in children, pilonidal disease affects more girls compared with boys (Rudd et al, 2021). Additional risk factors include obesity, increased hair density in the intergluteal cleft area, a sedentary lifestyle or prolonged sitting, and the presence of a deep intergluteal cleft (Khanna & Rombeau, 2011; Rudd et al, 2021).…”

“…However, in children, pilonidal disease affects more girls compared with boys (Rudd et al, 2021). Additional risk factors include obesity, increased hair density in the intergluteal cleft area, a sedentary lifestyle or prolonged sitting, and the presence of a deep intergluteal cleft (Khanna & Rombeau, 2011; Rudd et al, 2021).…”

Effect of Implementing Educational Program on Self-Care Management among Patients Undergoing Pilonidal Sinus Surgery

“…Delayed wound healing is caused by infections, poor hygiene, and poor wound care, physical activity that causes increased frictional forces. In addition anxiety and depression are associated with delayed wound healing due to prolonged recovery periods, frequent hospital visits, loss of work time, and restricted day activities either due to pain and discomfort post-surgery (Rudd et al, 2021).…”

“…The given education about optimal positioning for wound assessment and care, use of systemic and topical antibiotics, local wound interventions, wound cleansing, periwound skin care, pain control, nutrition, and allowed pre and post-healing physical activities. Postoperative management measures are considered the key elements to preventing recurrence, improving wound healing rates, reduce disease recurrences, and positively impacting patient health outcomes (Segre., 2021;Rudd et al, 2021).…”