The Japanese journal of surgery 1990-Sep
Pilonidal disease of the umbilicus--a report of two cases.
Watumiaji waliosajiliwa tu ndio wanaweza kutafsiri nakala
Ingia / Ingia
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Maneno muhimu
Kikemikali
Two cases of umbilical pilonidal sinus are reported herein. Both patients were young adult males aged 21 and 27 years, respectively. The predisposing factors are briefly discussed, however, the exact etiology of this disease remains unknown. Umbilectomy is the most commonly offered treatment and although it is rare, this entity probably goes undiagnosed in the majority of cases.