The goal of this multicenter, prospective, observational study is to investigate factors associated with wound dehiscence following pilonidal sinus surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the proximity of the pilonidal sinus to the anal verge influence the risk of postoperative wound dehiscence? How do the morphological stage of the disease and the surgical technique used affect wound healing outcomes? Patients undergoing pilonidal sinus surgery as part of routine clinical care will be enrolled prospectively across multiple centers. Clinical, anatomical, and surgical characteristics-including anal proximity, morphological stage, and type of surgical technique-will be recorded. Participants will be followed postoperatively, and wound outcomes will be assessed to identify factors associated with wound dehiscence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (≥18 years of age)
* Diagnosis of pilonidal sinus disease
* Patients undergoing pilonidal sinus surgery as part of routine clinical care
* Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing emergency surgery
* Previous pilonidal sinus surgery at the same site
* Inability to complete postoperative follow-up
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study is specifically looking at factors that cause wounds to reopen after pilonidal sinus surgery — what factors in my personal situation, like my weight, activity level, or wound location, might put me at higher risk for wound dehiscence?
2Since this trial is observational and focused on measuring outcomes rather than testing a new treatment, does participating mean my surgical plan or post-op care would change in any way compared to standard treatment?
3The study is currently recruiting — how long would I need to be followed after surgery, and what kind of check-ins or data collection would be expected of me as a participant?
4Are there different surgical techniques being compared in this study, and does it matter which technique my surgeon plans to use in terms of whether this trial is relevant to my situation?
5Given that wound reopening after pilonidal sinus surgery can be a real concern, would you recommend I pursue surgery now under standard care, or is there value in being part of this study to help us better understand and potentially reduce my risk?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.