Clinical Trial: Video Assisted Ablation of Pilonidal Sinus

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Video Assisted Ablation of Pilonidal Sinus. Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of a New Minimally Invasive Technique

Brief Summary: The investigators supposed that the complete video assisted ablation of pilonidal sinus (VAAPS) could be an effective minimally invasive treatment of pilonidal sinus. This new minimally invasive treatment allows the identification of the sinus cavity with its lateral tracks, the destruction and the removal of all infected tissue and the removing of any hair.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Federico II University

Current Primary Outcome: Infection [ Time Frame: 1 month ]

Wound infection was defined as redness and/or oedema of the skin and/or discharge


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Recurrence [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Recurrence can be divided into two groups: early and late. Early recurrence is usually due to failure to identify one or more sinuses. Late recurrence is usually due to secondary infection caused by residual hair or debris that was not removed at operation, inadequate wound care or insufficient attention to depilation


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Federico II University

Dates:
Date Received: October 10, 2013
Date Started: September 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 15, 2013
Last Verified: October 2013