Arch Plast Surg.  2019 May;46(3):235-240. 10.5999/aps.2018.01312.

Limberg flap reconstruction for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease with and without acute abscess: Our experience and a review of the literature

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  • 1Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, Garden City, NY, USA. catherine.sinnott@gmail.com

Abstract

BACKGROUND
The efficacy of Limberg flap reconstruction for pilonidal sinus with acute abscess remains unclear. This study aimed to compare outcomes after Limberg flap reconstruction for pilonidal sinus disease with and without acute abscess. A secondary objective was to perform a review of the literature on the topic.
METHODS
A retrospective chart review was conducted of all patients who underwent excision and Limberg flap reconstruction for pilonidal sinus from 2009 to 2018. Patient demographics, wound characteristics, and complication rates were reviewed and analyzed.
RESULTS
Group 1 comprised 19 patients who underwent Limberg flap reconstruction for pilonidal sinus disease without acute abscess and group 2 comprised four patients who underwent reconstruction for pilonidal sinus disease with acute abscess. The average defect size after excision was larger in group 2 than group 1 (107.7±60.3 cm² vs. 61.4±33.8 cm², respectively). There were no recurrences, seromas or cases of flap necrosis postoperatively. There was only one revision surgery needed for evacuation of a postoperative hematoma in group 1. There were comparable rates of partial wound dehiscence treated by local wound care, hematoma, need for revision surgery and minor infection between group 1 and group 2.
CONCLUSIONS
Limberg flap reconstruction for pilonidal sinus in the setting of acute abscess is a viable option with outcomes comparable to that for disease without acute abscess. This practice will avoid the pain and cost associated with a prolonged local wound care regimen involved in drainage of the abscess prior to flap reconstruction.

Keyword

Pilonidal sinus; Surgical flap; Abscess

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Demography
Drainage
Hematoma
Humans
Necrosis
Pilonidal Sinus*
Recurrence
Retrospective Studies
Seroma
Surgical Flaps
Wounds and Injuries
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