Updates on the Management of Pilonidal Disease

Amelia T Collings; Beth Rymeski

doi:10.1016/j.yapd.2022.03.001

Updates on the Management of Pilonidal Disease

Adv Pediatr. 2022 Aug;69(1):231-241. doi: 10.1016/j.yapd.2022.03.001. Epub 2022 Jun 17.

Authors

Amelia T Collings¹, Beth Rymeski²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Drive, Emerson Hall 125, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA.
² Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 2023, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 35985713
DOI: 10.1016/j.yapd.2022.03.001

Abstract

This article reviews the current practices and evidence on the management of pilonidal disease in the pediatric population. Medical management, use of laser epilation, and minimally invasive surgical options are highlighted with a brief review of more invasive surgical options for refractory disease.

Keywords: Gips procedure; Pediatrics; Pilonidal disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Hair Removal*
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Pilonidal Sinus* / diagnosis
Pilonidal Sinus* / surgery
Treatment Outcome