Limburg Flap Closure for Pilonidal Sinus Disease

Abstract

Introduction: Though Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a benign disease it can be debilitating at times. Though there are many techniques for treating the disease, they have prolonged recovery and risk of recurrence. Limberg flap repair is a novel technique as it is curative with minimal incidence of recurrence and the healing is better

Methods: All patients diagnosed with PSD irrespective of their age were included in the study and underwent Limberg Flap Closure under spinal anesthesia in prone position.

Results: During the study period of two years, eleven patients were operated. Most of them were young males. Admission was usually for 4 days (3 to 7 days). One patient had superficial surgical site infection which healed after 10 days one patient developed seroma which was asymptomatic and three patients had hypoesthesia on the upper portion of the flap. There was no recurrence over three years follow up

Conclusion: Limberg Flap Closure for Pilonidal Sinus Disease is a safe procedure with acceptable morbidity and less risk of recurrence.