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. 2021 Dec;25(12):1269-1280.
doi: 10.1007/s10151-021-02487-8. Epub 2021 Jun 27.

Consensus statement of the Italian society of colorectal surgery (SICCR): management and treatment of pilonidal disease

M Milone  1 , L Basso  2 , M Manigrasso  3 , R Pietroletti  4 , A Bondurri  5 , M La Torre  6 , G Milito  7 , M Pozzo  8 , D Segre  9 , R Perinotti #  8 , G Gallo #  10
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Consensus statement of the Italian society of colorectal surgery (SICCR): management and treatment of pilonidal disease

M Milone et al. Tech Coloproctol. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Pilonidal disease (PD) is a relatively common, benign but challenging condition of the natal cleft. This consensus statement was drawn up by a panel of surgeons, identified by the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) as having a "special interest" in PD, with the aim of recommending the best therapeutic options according to currently available scientific evidence. A three-step modified-Delphi process was adopted, implying: (1) choice of the panelists; (2) development of a discussion outline and of target issues; and (3) a detailed systematic review of the current literature. The agreement/disagreement level was scored on a five-point Likert scale as follows: "A + : strongly agree; A-: agree; N: unsure/no opinion; D-: disagree; D + : strongly disagree. Each panelist contributed to the production of this manuscript, and the final recommendations were reviewed by the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee.

Keywords: Consensus; Minimally invasive approach; Operative management; Pilonidal disease PD; Pilonidal sinus.

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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