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Abstract

SUMMARY

Introduction: Objective: to describe the performance of the H-flap technique for treatment of pilonidal cyst. Materials and Methods: a prospective descriptive observational study was carried out in patients who underwent the H-flap technique between April 2017 and April 2018. Patients with mass or swelling at sacral level were included. With a 12-month follow-up, those patients with infections in the surgical area or recurrences from previous surgeries were excluded. Results: of 15 candidates who met the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria. Discussion:

Surgical technique with acceptable complication rates, no recurrence at one-year follow-up, with excellent acceptance by patients, Conclusions: The H flap for the resolution of pilonidal cyst is another therapeutic alternative for the resolution of this pathology, with good tolerance by the patient and satisfactory results.

Key words: Pilonidal cyst, Sacroccygeal cyst, Flap, Treatment, Surgery, Recurrence.