Bascom Cleft Lift for Primary Wound Healing in Complex and Recurrent Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Disease

Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis, Netherlands58 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this observational study is to improve care for patients with complex or recurrent pilonidal sinus disease by developing and implementing a best practice care pathway, including a standardized cleft lift operation. The main question it aims to answer is: Does a best practice care pathway with standardized cleft lift operation lead to shorter wound healing time and time to return to normal activities, compared to current standard care, with traditional excision techniques.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Pilonidal Sinus

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 16 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 16 years of age and older * Symptomatic complex or recurrent pilonidal sinus disease * Planned for surgical treatment * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Insufficient understanding of the Dutch language or otherwise unable to give consent

Locations (1)

Albert Schweitzer ziekenhuis

Dordrecht, Netherlands

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Wound healing time

Time to wound healing (in days), this will be self reported by patients when the skin is completely closed, and will be validated through clinical assessment by the surgeon.

Time frame: The outcome will be evaluated at each follow-up visit, at 1-3 weeks, 4-6 weeks and 6 months postoperative. If necessary, additional visits will be planned

Secondary Outcomes

Return to normal activities

Time to return to normal activities after surgery (in days). This will be self reported by patients through a brief checklist on which the activities (washing, dressing, sitting, work/study) should be checked when possible without discomfort.