Abstract | INTRODUCTION:
Pilonidal sinus is a common condition of uncertain etiology. There is no agreed best surgical treatment. Treatment of fistula-in-ano has been described with some success with fibrin tissue glue. The use of fibrin glue is investigated in this pilot study. METHODS: RESULTS: There were no complications. Postoperative discomfort was minimal and early return to normal activities was possible. There was no recurrence of disease in five of six patients at one year. CONCLUSIONS:
Fibrin tissue glue may be a possible novel treatment for pilonidal disease.
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Authors | Jonathan N Lund, Stephen H Leveson |
Journal | Diseases of the colon and rectum
(Dis Colon Rectum)
Vol. 48
Issue 5
Pg. 1094-6
(May 2005)
ISSN: 0012-3706 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15868239
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
- Tissue Adhesives
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Topics |
- Adult
- Chronic Disease
- Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Male
- Pilonidal Sinus
(drug therapy)
- Pilot Projects
- Tissue Adhesives
(therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
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