Abstract

Background: Repairing of pilonidal sinus with flap techniques is very effective in prevention of recurrence. Karydakis and Limberg are two popular flap techniques. Their postoperative clinical outcomes are almost the same in the literature. Recently, all surgical techniques try to be less invasive as minimal as possible with the best cosmetic outcome. The aim of this study is to compare these two techniques in terms of cosmetic results.

Methods: Total 100 patients operated with Karydakis or Limberg were devided into two groups for comparison of their cosmetic results. Age, gender, BMI and postoperative period are used for demographic comparison and Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES) was used to compare the cosmetic results of both surgical flap techniques.

Results: We found no difference between the groups in terms of demographic features but the SBSES scores was found higher in Karydakis group.

Conclusion: Karydakis technique might be preffered more than limberg technique with its better cosmetic result.

Keywords: minimal invasive, cosmetic, pilonidal sinus, flap technique

How to Cite

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Sekmen U, Karayagiz H, Paksoy M. The comparison of cosmetic results of Karydakis and Limberg flap Techniques in pilonidal sinus. J Trends Med Invest. 2025;1(1):15-9.

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