Sclerosing Pilonidal Sinus Tracts by Crystallized or Liquid Phenol

Abstract

Pilonidal disease is one of the most common surgical diseases and common health issues that cause substantial loss of hospital resources and working hours. Although a wide variety of approaches have been described to treat pilonidal disease, including conservative nonsurgical treatments, surgery is still the most commonly used method in the treatment of this disease. An ideal procedure for the treatment of pilonidal disease should provide shorter hospital stay with higher patient satisfaction, as well as low recurrence, morbidity, and cost. In this sense, the use of minimally invasive treatments such as phenol therapy as well as flap reconstructions is frequently on the agenda. Liquid phenol treatment instead of crystalized form because of its easier and safer application may be an attractive alternative in the treatment of limited pilonidal sinus disease thanks to low morbidity rate and short work-off period.