Sacrococcygeal Foreign Body Progressing with Pilonidal Sinus Clinical Picture: Report of a Case

Abstract Background Pilonidal sinus is a benign anorectal disease that is frequently seen in the sacrococcygeal area when a foreign body reaction develops after the invasion of hair follicles. Objectives Trauma in this region and clinical abscesses that recur after trauma due to foreign bodies are n...

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Published in:The Journal of emergency medicine 2013-12, Vol.45 (6), p.e205-e207
Main Authors: Özdemir, Zehra Ünal, MD, Özdemir, Hakan, MD, Şahiner, İbrahim Tayfun, MD, Şenol, Metin, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Emergency
Foreign Bodies - complications
Humans
Male
pilonidal abscess
pilonidal sinus
Pilonidal Sinus - etiology
Recurrence
sacrococcygeal foreign body
Wounds, Penetrating - etiology
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Summary:Abstract Background Pilonidal sinus is a benign anorectal disease that is frequently seen in the sacrococcygeal area when a foreign body reaction develops after the invasion of hair follicles. Objectives Trauma in this region and clinical abscesses that recur after trauma due to foreign bodies are not frequently observed. Case Report This study presents the case of a patient with chronic leakage who had a history of three surgical procedures due to recurrent pilonidal abscesses and the presence of a foreign body in the sacrococcygeal area. Conclusion The presence of a foreign body in cases progressing with a single and wide inlet and frequently recurring abscess formation is a condition of which to be aware.
ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.05.022