Irish journal of medical science
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Are postoperative drains necessary with the Karydakis flap for treatment of pilonidal sinus? (Can fibrin glue be replaced to drains?) A prospective randomized trial.
Different surgical techniques for pilonidal disease have been described in the literature. In this study, our aim was to evaluate the influence of routine cavity drainage in the Karydakis flap technique. ⋯ We recommend the use of fibrin sealant with Karydakis flap procedure, but further studies are needed to confirm this conclusion.