Z-PLA STY FOR TREATMENT OF THE RESIDUAL CAVITY AFTER P ILONIDAL SINUS EXCISION

Abstract

In order to evaluate the outcome and complications of Z plasty in pilonidal cyst repair, 90 patients with pilonidal cysts of the natal cleft were selected and repaired by Z-plasty in Al-Zahra hospital. The patients were followed for 6 months and complications such as seroma, infection and relapse were evaluated. The incidence of seroma, infection and relapse after Z-plasty was 12%,3.3% and 3.6%, respectively. These results show that Z-plasty is an effective form of operation for pilonidal cyst treatment.