OBJECTIVE The citation number of an article gives us information about its quality and contribution to science. In this article, we aimed to find the most frequently cited article in general surgery from Turkey, and evaluate how these articles in general surgery contributed to the world literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS We used the science citation index expanded database to find the most freq...

Abstract Aims Pilonidal Sinus excision surgery is commonly accompanied by a complex healing process. This study assesses the risk factors associated with poor wound from pilonidal surgery, and which patient demographics would benefit assisted interventions, such as vacuum closure, to enhance recovery times in cost effective manner. Methods OMIS Theatre databases were used identify primary sinus...

BACKGROUND Pilonidal disease (PD) is a common inflammatory disease of the gluteal fold, resulting in recurrent acute/chronic infection at the level of the natal cleft. In this study, endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT), a new endoscopic minimally invasive procedure, was evaluated for its effectiveness in treating PD. METHODS Two hundred and fifty prospective patients with chronic PD ...

Pilonidal sinus is a long-standing chronic inflammatory condition consisting of a sinus tract from the skin-lined orifice extending into subcutaneous tissue, with hairs attached to the wall of the tract and projecting outside of the opening. Penile location is rare, and differential diagnosis with severe balanoposthitis, epidermal cysts, and neoplasms can be difficult. We report a rare case of ...