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Surgical outcome between Karydakis flap and Limberg flap in pilonidal sinus: A comparative study

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Dr. Kolasani Venkata Padmavathi, Dr. AY Kshirsagar, Dr. Burhanuddin Bhindarwala
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.si4.008

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and contrast the surgical efficacy of the karydakis flap and the limberg flap in the treatment of pilonidal sinus. Materials and Methods: The research consisted of a total of fifty different participants. Group A consisted of 25 patients who were going to have the karydakis flap treatment done, and Group B consisted of 25 patients who were going to have the limberg flap procedure done. Participants were only considered for inclusion in the trial if they had a diagnosis of pilonidal sinus, were between the ages of 16 and 62, and gave their agreement to have the surgery. Individuals who had co-morbid diseases such as diabetes mellitus, immunodeficiency, abscess, recurrence, or secondary infections, as well as those who were not ready to undergo operation, were not included in the research. Results: With the Karydakis flap technique, the mean operating time was 46.25±2.85 minutes, while for the Limberg flap method, the mean operative time was 58.11±2.89 minutes. In comparison to the Limberg flap approach, the Karydakis flap method resulted in much less blood loss (75-95 ml) during the surgical procedure (85-105 ml). After the removal of the drain, the Karydakis flap had a mean length of 3.7 days, whereas the Limberg flap had a mean duration of 3.4 days. The mean amount of discomfort experienced on day one (3.91 and 6.42) and day four (2.11 and 4.25) after a Karydakis flap or a Limberg flap, respectively. In the Karydakis flap group, the average length of hospital stay was 5.11±1.1 days, which was less than the average length of stay for the Limberg flap group, which was 5.52±0.88 days. In comparison, 9 patients who had the Karydakis flap procedure performed instead of the Limberg flap method presented with a recurrence of their cancer. Conclusion: Comparable outcomes were seen for both the Karydakis flap and the Limberg flap; however, the Karydakis flap treatment demonstrated a quicker operational time and decreased blood loss. Patients who had Limberg's flap had less early post operation problems, had early pain-free toileting, and had no recurrence of the condition.

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