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Circumferential perianal pilonidal sinuses

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

Two cases of recurrent perianal suppuration are described in which the underlying pathology is believed to be pilonidal sinus disease affecting the perianal skin directly. This has given rise to intersphincteric fibrosis and, in one case, a subcutaneous track almost completely encircling the anus. The pathogenesis of the condition and its possible relationship to previous surgery are discussed.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Welsh National School of Medicine, Heath Park, CF4 4XN, Cardiff, UK

    Barry A. Taylor M.A., F.R.C.S. (Research Fellow) & Leslie E. Hughes D.S., F.R.C.S., F.R.A.C.S. (Professor and Head of Department)

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Taylor, B.A., Hughes, L.E. Circumferential perianal pilonidal sinuses. Dis Colon Rectum 27, 120–122 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02553991

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