Surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus with a fasciocutaneous rotation flap based on an inferior pedicle

Pilonidal sinus is a common disorder of the sacrococcygeal region and several surgical treatments have been described. However, rates of recurrences and complications vary, so there is no consensus on one specific approach. In this prospective study from 1 August 2000 to 1 August 2003, 60 patients with pilonidal sinus were treated by our new surgical technique. All patients were operated on by the…