The use of fibrin glue in surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus disease: A prospective study in the limberg flap procedure


Sozen S., Topuz O., Keceli M., Tukenmez M., Onceken O., Tuna O.

PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.27, no.3, pp.537-540, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.537-540
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: Different surgical techniques for pilonidal disease have been described in the literature. Limberg flap has low morbidity and recurrence rates. Fibrin sealant, a two-component tissue adhesive composed of fibrinogen and thrombin, has been used in a number of surgical procedures to achieve hemostasis and to seal tissues. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of fibrin sealant on the Limberg flap procedure.