Surgical and outcome data for 150 patients with pilonidal sinuses
| Variable | No. |
|---|---|
| Sex, male:female | 131:19 |
| Duration of symptoms,* mo | 7–51 |
| Duration of increase of symptoms, mean (SD) d | 12.39 (18.5) |
| Duration of surgery, mean (range) min | 18.4 (15–20) |
| Wound hematoma | 4 |
| Wound infection | 3 |
| Dehiscence | 0 |
| Removal of suture, d | 10–14 |
| Wound healing, d | 7–10 |
| Return to work, mean (SD) d | 9.3 (1.6) |
| Sinus recurrence, no. | 0 |
SD = standard deviation.
↵* Defined as occasional discharge and pain.