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NCT Number: NCT07271537

Karydakis Versus Limberg Flap for the Management of Primary Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus

study comparing the Karydakis and Limberg flaps

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Key information

Conditions

Pilonidal Cyst and Sinus Without Abscess Cysts Neoplasms Pilonidal Sinus

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Zagazig University

Zagazig, Sharqia Province, 1234, Egypt

About this study

study comparing the Karydakis and Limberg flaps in management of pilonidal sinus

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • sexually active,
  • employed or driving ,
  • patients diagnosed with sacrococcygeal primary symptomatic pilonidal sinus based on clinical aspects, physical examination, and disease-specific history

Exclusion criteria

  • lost follow up
  • refuse surgery

Treatment and study plan

karydakis surgery

Procedure

karydakis surgery for managing pilonidal sinus

Limberg flap

Procedure

using rheumboid flap to cover the defect after pilonidal sinus excision

Primary outcomes

  1. sexual function comparison

    Time frame: 1 year

    sexual function evaluation through questionnaire modulated by our group and asked to the patients

Secondary outcomes

  1. driving function evaluation

    Time frame: 1 year

    driving evaluation after surgery through questionnaire modulated by our group and asked to the patients

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zagazig University

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Outcomes of Karydakis Versus Limberg Flap for the Management of Primary Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Dec 9, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 9, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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