STANHOPE, N.J., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilonidal disease—a chronic infectious and inflammatory condition affecting the skin and underlying tissue near the tailbone—is a common disorder ...

Objective: To compare open healing with primary closure for pilonidal sinus and optimal closure method (midline v off-midline). Design: Systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled ...

This ailment, known colloquially as 'Jeepers Bottom,' was first described during World War II in soldiers. A 21-year-old UPSC aspirant has undergone successful treatment for pilonidal sinus, a ...

What is the preferred surgical approach to pilonidal sinus disease? The study authors reviewed published case reports, case series, systematic reviews, and randomized trials from 1980 to 2010. On the ...

From the Department of Surgery, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Glenn — On staff of the New York Hospital, New York City. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," ...

Sinus surgery treats various problems affecting the series of cavities around your nasal passages called the sinuses. There are different types, but the most common is functional endoscopic surgery.

Sinus surgery can feel intimidating—especially when you do not know what the day will actually look like. Fellowship-trained rhinologist Kristine Smith, MD, walks through the entire experience, from ...

Sinus surgery aims to open the sinus pathways and clear blockages. It may be required if a person has ongoing or recurrent sinus infections. The surgery may involve removing nasal polyps or treating ...