Treatment of pilonidal sinus with rhomboid excision and Limberg flap operation

Abstract

Pilonidal sinus is a widespread condition. There have been several surgical methods described for treating the sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus. The Limberg flap after rhomboid excision is the method that is most frequently utilized. By flattening the natal cleft, a big, well-vascularized flap is used to create a tension-free repair. The best treatment options are said to have a recurrence rate of 0–5% and complication rate during surgery of 0–16%. Aim: This study was held to assess patient characteristics and treatment outcomes for pilonidal sinus patients who had rhomboid excision and reconstruction with Limberg flap in our setting. Methods: Information was collected retrospectively by analyzing the records of patients who were done with rhomboid excision and reconstruction with Limberg flap for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus in General Surgery department, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar during the period from January 2020 to December 2022. Results: The study included 40 patients in total, 34 (85%) men and 6 (15%) women. The mean age was 25.10. (range 18–45 years). The mean stay in hospital was 4.2 days, with 3 to 7-day of range. The primary disease affected 38 out of the 40 individuals, and a recurring disease affected 2 patients.