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Pilonidal Sinus Disease

Management of pilonidal sinus and abscess.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Pilonidal sinus disease
National
NICE Guidance: Endoscopic ablation for a pilonidal sinus
National
Consensus statement of the Italian society of colorectal surgery (SICCR): management of pilonidal disease
Local
German National Guideline on the management of pilonidal disease
Local
Management of Pilonidal Disease (2019) | ASCRS Toolkit
Local
Pilonidal sinus disease | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Local
Research and practice priorities in pilonidal sinus disease: a consensus from the PITSTOP study
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What criteria should I use to decide whether to refer a patient with recurrent pilonidal sinus disease to a specialist?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What post-operative care instructions should I provide to a patient after surgical intervention for pilonidal sinus disease?Updated: 8/22/2025
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