Laser surgery for pilonidal sinus disease
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This study looks at a laser-based surgery called SiLaC for treating pilonidal sinus disease, a common condition that causes painful lumps near the tailbone. The goal is to see how well this laser technique works in people having surgery for this condition.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have a diagnosis of pilonidal sinus disease (a small tunnel under the skin near the tailbone that can get infected).
- You are planning to have surgery using a specific laser technique called SiLaC (Sinus Laser-Assisted Closure).
- You do not have inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) or complex anal fistulas.
- You are not severely immunosuppressed (e.g., on active chemotherapy, high-intensity immunosuppressive therapy, or uncontrolled HIV).
- You have not had radiation therapy to the pelvic area in the past.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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