COMPARISON OF EARLY RECURRENCE IN PILONIDAL SINUS FOLLOWING EPSIT TECHNIQUE VERSUS OPEN EXCISION.

.JPUMHS;2024:14:01,121-125. http://doi.org/10.46536/jpumhs/2024/14.01.505

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pilonidal sinus, a frequently occurring and recurring disease, poses a complex
predicament for both patients and healthcare practitioners. OBJECTIVE: To compare early recurrence in
pilonidal sinus following EPSiT technique versus Open excision. MATERIAL & METHODS: This
controlled trial study was conducted on 60 patients presenting with pilonidal sinus, patients undergoing EPSiT
technique were place in group “A” while patients undergoing open excision will be placed in group “B”. Early
recurrence was compared between both groups. RESULTS: Group A was 37.27±12.48 years. In Group B, the
average age was 40.10±11.23 years. The occurrence of early recurrence in group A was considerably lower
compared to group B (P = 0.004). CONCLUSION: EPSiY technique was more effective with significantly
lower incidence of early recurrence as compared to open excision in pilonidal sinus (P = 0.004).