Bascom Cleft Lift Versus Limberg Flap for Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus

Comparison of Bascom Cleft Lift Technique Versus Limberg Flap Closure for Treatment of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Disease: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating for Patient Satisfaction and Early Recurrence

A pilonidal sinus is a cyst on the natal cleft of the buttocks that often contains hair and skin debris. The condition is common and requires surgery to be cured. Several surgical procedures are described in literature. Limberg Flap technique is frequently used technique for this disease all over the world. However, Bascom Cleft Lift Technique is relatively newer technique. The purpose of this prospective randomized study is comparison of these techniques about patient satisfaction for postoperative period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All types of pilonidal sinus or cyst
• The patient understands trial information and is capable of making a decision for informed consent after having received information.
• The patient wants to undergo surgery for pilonidal sinus and accepts participation in the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

• acute abscess formation (Cruse-Foord Class IV)
• patient with minor inflammation are included to trial after two-week antibiotic treatment (Cruse-Foord Class III)