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Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1984 May; 66(3): 201–203.
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The natural history of the post anal (pilonidal) sinus.
P. R. Clothier and I. R. Haywood
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Abstract
Forty-two military hospital patients with post anal (pilonidal) sinus disease who had returned a questionnaire were studied retrospectively. Overall recurrence rate after various treatments was high, and it is suggested this be considered a chronic disease with a natural regression. Seldom this point seems to be after the 30th birthday. However, there appears to be a small group that develop the condition for the first time in their fourth decade. Sitting down at work appears to be a significant (p = less than 0.05) factor in aetiology.
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