Investigating recurrence in pilonidal sinus disease: results of a nationwide, multicenter study in Turkey (PISI TURKEY).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the recurrence rates for the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) in Turkey and the factors associated with recurrence of PSD after surgery on a nationwide scale.

Methods

This national, multicenter, database review was conducted in Turkey by the PISI TURKEY Research Group, and included recipients of PSD surgery in 41 select hospitals in Turkey, between January 2019 and January 2020. Data were collected by completion of standardized data forms. Sociodemographic and anthropometric data, comorbidities, PSD type, previous PSD interventions, index PSD intervention, recurrence, and complications were collected from baseline to postoperative 12 months.

Results

The data of 1662 patients from 41 centers were analyzed. T

SUBMITTER: Yalcinkaya A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12423239 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature