Consensus statement of the Italian society of colorectal surgery (SICCR): management and treatment of pilonidal disease

• DOI: 10.1007/s10151-021-02487-8
• Publication Date: 2021-06-27T13:02:26Z
• Authors: M. Milone; L. Basso; M. Manigrasso; R. Pietroletti; A. Bondurri; M. La Torre; G. Milito; M. Pozzo; D. Segre; R. Perinotti; G. Gallo
• Keywords: Colorectal Surgery; Statement (logic); Pilonidal disease; Delphi Method; Evidence-Based Medicine

Pilonidal disease (PD) is a relatively common, benign but challenging condition of the natal cleft. This consensus statement was drawn up by panel surgeons, identified Italian Society Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) as having "special interest" in PD, with aim recommending best therapeutic options according to currently available scientific evidence. A three-step modified-Delphi process adopted, implying: (1) choice panelists; (2) development discussion outline and target issues; (3) detailed systematic review current literature. The agreement/disagreement level scored on five-point Likert scale follows: "A + : strongly agree; A-: N: unsure/no opinion; D-: disagree; D disagree. Each panelist contributed production this manuscript, final recommendations were reviewed Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee.