Is [ Primary midline closure after excision of a pilonidal sinus associated with a high recurrence rate ]?
Despite of numerous previously operated patients (38%), there was a high recurrence rate (42%) after excision of a pilonidal sinus and primary midline closure. Alternative operative techniques creating a lateral wound or the various skin flap procedures may be promising alternatives. We are in the process of changing our treatment strategy for patients suffering from a pilonidal sinus.
Polymorphisms in CD14 and TLR4 are independently associated with long-term CD4 T-cell recovery in HIV-infected individuals post-ART.