Pilonidal sinus

This study compares two surgical methods for treating pilonidal sinus disease, a painful condition near the tailbone. Sixty adults aged 20 to 50 will be randomly assigned to have the wound stitched closed right after surgery or left open to heal naturally. Researchers will track …

This study tested whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (a concentrated part of your own blood) into the surgical wound helps people recover better after pilonidal sinus surgery. Forty patients with chronic or recurrent pilonidal sinuses took part. The goal was to see if this ex…

This study tested whether a special germ-trapping dressing (Sorbact) helps wounds heal faster after surgery for pilonidal sinus, a painful condition near the tailbone. About 250 adults took part, and researchers compared Sorbact to a standard dressing over 75 days. The goal was t…

This study compared two surgical methods (Karydakis and Limberg flap) for treating pilonidal sinus, a painful cyst near the tailbone. 352 sexually active adults who also drove took part. The main goal was to see how each surgery affected sexual function and the ability to drive a…

This study looked at whether using honey on surgical wounds after pilonidal cyst removal helps them heal faster. About 890 adults with clean, non-bleeding wounds took part. Honey may help by fighting germs and reducing fluid, but it's not a cure—just a way to possibly speed up re…