Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy as a Minimal Invasive Approach in Pilonidal Disease

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EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System, cilt.8, sa.3, ss.21-23, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Editöre Mektup
  • Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Dergi Adı: EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Other Indexes
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.21-23
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by abscess formation and recurrent infections in the natal cleft and sacrococcygeal region. It is generally seen in young men between the ages of 15 - 30 [1]. Although the aetiology of the disease has not been fully elucidated, sedentary lifestyle, being over hairy and white race, local trauma, positive family history known potential risk factors in the incidence of the disease [2]. Although the disease may be asymptomatic, patients complain of pain, discharge, swelling and abscess formation [3]. PSD adversely affects quality of life by causing pain, discharge etc. It also causes post-surgical discomfort, physical activity limitation and labour loss [4].