Which surgery heals pilonidal sinus faster? new study compares two techniques

NCT ID NCT07311707

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at two common surgeries for pilonidal sinus, a painful skin condition at the tailbone. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to either have the wound closed with stitches or left open to heal. The goal was to see which method leads to faster healing and fewer infections or returns of the problem.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wasim Khan

    Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

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