Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (E.P.Si.T.) – first experiences and results
Authors:
M. Probst 1; V. Mezera 2; P. Turnovský 1; M. Hácová 3; L. Sákra 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Chirurgická klinika, Nemocnice Pardubického kraje, a. s., Pardubická nemocnice
1; Geriatrické centrum, Nemocnice Pardubického kraje, a. s., Pardubická nemocnice
2; Patologicko-anatomické odd., Nemocnice Pardubického kraje, a. s., Pardubická nemocnice
3
Published in:
Rozhl. Chir., 2020, roč. 99, č. 6, s. 266-270.
Category:
Original articles
doi:
https://doi.org/10.33699/PIS.2020.99.6.266–270
Overview
Introduction: The aim of our article is to present the results and experience with the method E.P.Si.T. – endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment.
Methods: The operation is performed using a special endoscope – fistuloscope. In the first phase, we determine the extent and look for all the sinus tracts. In the second phase, the whole complex is treated with a grasper, a brush and an electrode from the inside.
Results: A total of 21 operations were performed at our department from December 2018 through September 2019. In our sample, men predominated 6:1. Mean age of the patients was 27 years. Complete healing was achieved in 18 patients. Two patients were not healed primarily. One patient was lost to follow-up.
Conclusion: According to the first experience and results, the E.P.Si.T. seems to be a very good method for treating pilonidal sinus. Compared to open procedures, the length of hospitalization, the need for analgesics and antibiotics were significantly reduced. The period of convalescence was shortened and the return to normal life was faster. The size of the cohort and the duration of post-operative follow-up do not allow us yet to statistically evaluate the results.
Keywords:
endoscopy – pilonidal sinus – E.P.Si.T. – minimally invasive surgical procedures – fistuloscope
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