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Rafeeqi T, Abrajano C, Salimi-Jazi F, Garza D, Hartman E, Hah K, Wilcox M, Diyaolu M, Chao S, Su W, Hui T, Mueller C, Fuchs J, Chiu B. Adoption of a standardized treatment protocol for pilonidal disease leads to low recurrence. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:532-536. [PMID: 35868880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pilonidal disease may present as acute abscesses or chronic draining sinuses. There is no standardized treatment and recurrence rates can be as high as 30%. Within our five-hospital network we have established a standardized treatment protocol including minimally invasive surgical trephination and aggressive epilation. We hypothesize that such a treatment protocol can be established across different hospital settings and lead to low overall recurrence. METHODS Patients with pilonidal disease were enrolled in the study on presentation to our hospital network. Those that underwent initial surgery outside our hospital system or were noncompliant with our treatment protocol were excluded. Patients were grouped based on surgeon and treating facility. Frequency of recurrence per surgeon and per hospital was calculated and compared. RESULTS Out of 132 patients, 80 patients were included (45 female, 35 male) while 52 were excluded because of initial surgery at a non-network hospital or for protocol noncompliance. Median age was 17 (16-19) years and median length of follow-up was 352 (261-496) days. There were 6 patients who experienced at least one recurrence. There was an overall 8% recurrence rate with no significant difference noted between surgeons or hospitals (p = 0.15, p = 0.64, respectively). CONCLUSIONS We have successfully implemented a standardized treatment protocol for pilonidal disease across different hospital settings and by different surgeons, with an overall low recurrence rate. Our findings suggest that adoption of a standardized protocol for treatment of pilonidal disease can lead to low recurrence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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Affiliation(s)
- Talha Rafeeqi
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States.
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Salimi-Jazi F, Abrajano C, Garza D, Rafeeqi T, Yousefi R, Hartman E, Hah K, Wilcox M, Diyaolu M, Chao S, Su W, Hui T, Mueller C, Fuchs J, Chiu B. Burden of pilonidal disease and improvement in quality of life after treatment in adolescents. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:1453-1459. [PMID: 35842877 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05175-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Pilonidal Disease (PD) affects adolescents in different aspects. We hypothesized that patients with different gender, ethnicity, and age have different quality of life (QOL) measurements which could improve with minimally invasive treatment (MIT). METHODS 131 PD patients underwent MIT (laser epilation ± trephination) from 2019 to 2021. Patients' demographics were recorded. Before and after MIT, patients received QOL questionnaire consisting of four categories: daily activities, sports participation, school/work attendance, and socializing. Data were analyzed using Student and multivariate t test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS 101 (51 male, 50 female) patients were included. 30 patients with incomplete data were excluded. 54% of patients were < 18 years old. 47.5% were Hispanic. Median symptom duration prior to presentation was 5.4 (1.3-15) months. Prior to MIT, patients' ability to perform daily activities, participate in sports, attend school/work, and socialize was moderately or severely impacted in 66%, 57%, 45%, and 23% of respondents, respectively; after MIT, only 7%, 8%, 2%, and 4% were affected (p < 0.01). Recurrence rate was 6%. Pre-MIT, older patients and non-Hispanics reported worse impact on their QOL. Symptom duration or PD recurrence did not correlate with patient's pre- or post-MIT QOL. CONCLUSION Patients' ethnicity and age impacted QOL in PD. All patients' QOL significantly improved with MIT. Considering the importance of socializing, playing sports, and school/work attendance in adolescents, our study highlights importance of early treatment of PD.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fereshteh Salimi-Jazi
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA.
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