Acute pilonidal abscess: Prospective nationwide audit in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to assess Dutch surgical practice and outcomes for acute pilonidal abscess.

Method

Patients with pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) who underwent surgical treatment between 1 March 2020 and 1 March 2021 at 36 participating hospitals were included in a prospective observational cohort study. For the present study, only patients with an acute abscess were included for analysis. Outcomes included symptoms, wound healing, time to resume daily activities and complications. Follow-up was 1 year and included questionnaires on recurrent abscesses, symptomatic chronic PSD, quality of life and patient-reported experience measures.

Results

Of 681 included patients, 208 presented with an acute pilonidal abscess. Incision and drainage (I&D) was performed i

SUBMITTER: Huurman EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683315 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature