Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome a Predisposing Factor for Pilonidal Sinus Disease?

This study aimed to compare the prevalence and risk factors of pilonidal sinus disease in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome in the same population. DESIGN: This was a case-control study. SETTINGS: This study was conducted in a Turkish rural district state hospital. PATIENTS: This study included 40 female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and 120 female patients without polycystic ovary syndrome. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The prevalence of pilonidal sinus, age, BMI, number of baths per week, daily sitting time, and family history of pilonidal sinus were recorded. RESULTS: Pilonidal sinus was detected in 22.5% (12.5% asymptomatic pits, 10% symptomatic) of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and 1.7% of the control group (p
Source: Diseases of the Colon and Rectum - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Contributions: Anorectal Source Type: research