Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing different techniques with primary closure for chronic pilonidal sinus

Conclusion
Our meta-analysis suggest that some of the questions of which is the best surgical technique for CPD have now been answered: open radical excision and primary midline closure should be abandoned. Sinusotomy/sinectomy or en bloc resection with off midline primary closure are the preferred approaches.

Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - October 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research