Pilonidal disease is a common and annoying problem with a fair recurrence rate. Every time of recurrence more skin is needed to cover the defect and if left open healing is supposed to be prolonged.
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operative time
Timeframe: operative time is measured in minutes from incision to wound dressing
bleeding amount
Timeframe: amount of blood lost is measured from incision for 2 days post operative
healing time
Timeframe: healing time is measured for 3 months post-operatively
wound infection
Timeframe: wound infection is evaluated for 3 months post-operatively