E-ISSN 2367-699X | ISSN 2367-7414
 
2026, Vol: 12, Issue: 1
12 / 1Current Issue Online FirstArchiveAims and ScopeAbstracting & IndexingMost Accessed ArticlesMost Downloaded ArticlesMost Cited Articles
Required files to be uploaded

Copyright Transfer Form

Original Research
Online Published: 31 Jan 2016
 


THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS

Bader Shirah, Hamza Shirah.


Cited By: 5

Abstract
Background: Many clinical studies reported excellent results when the lay open method was used as a treatment of chronic sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus, despite leaving the wound open for long time, and the increased risk of infection and recurrence. In our study, we aim to analyze the effectiveness of Hydrogen Peroxide use in the postoperative care of the laid open sacrococcygeal pilonidal wound regarding wound infection, healing, and recurrence.
Methods: 500 patients with chronic sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus were included in our study. 383 were male, and 117 were female (age range, 16–39). Lay open was performed to all patients. 250 patients accepted the protocol of Hydrogen Peroxide wound care, the other 250 patients preferred normal saline wound care. Postoperative follow-up methods were similar to all patients.
Results: Recurrence rate was 0% after five years of follow-up for the lay open technique in all 250 patients in the H2O2 group, and 2% in the normal saline group. Postoperative wound infection rate was 3.2% in the H2O2 group compared to 19.2% in the normal saline group, and the average healing time for the H2O2 group was 21 days while in the normal saline group was 28 days.
Conclusion: We conclude when 3% Hydrogen Peroxide is used for cleaning the laid open wound in treating chronic sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus, with good postoperative care, and regular follow-up, is effective in helping to achieve a zero (0%) recurrence rate, low wound infection rate, and short healing time.

Key words: lay open, wound infection, sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus, hydrogen peroxide, normal saline


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Bader Shirah
Articles by Hamza Shirah
on Google
on Google Scholar


This Article Cited By the following articles

Impact of geography and surgical approach on recurrence in global pilonidal sinus disease
Scientific Reports 2019; 9(1): .

1
 
Factors affecting the outcome and duration of healing of the laid open wound for sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus: A prospective cohort study of 472 patients
Wound Medicine 2017; 18(): 52.

2
 
Therapeutic Potential of Reactive Oxygen Species: State of the Art and Recent Advances
SLAS Technology 2021; 26(2): 140.

3
 
Effect of surgical wound care methods of the lay open technique on the outcome of chronic sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus management
Wound Medicine 2017; 16(): 1.

4
 
Common surgical procedures in pilonidal sinus disease: A meta-analysis, merged data analysis, and comprehensive study on recurrence
Scientific Reports 2018; 8(1): .

5
 
How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Shirah B, Shirah H. THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS. Int J Surg Med. 2016; 2(1): 17-22. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing

Web Style

Shirah B, Shirah H. THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS. https://www.ejos.org/?mno=211014 [Access: June 27, 2026]. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing

AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Shirah B, Shirah H. THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS. Int J Surg Med. 2016; 2(1): 17-22. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Shirah B, Shirah H. THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS. Int J Surg Med. (2016), [cited June 27, 2026]; 2(1): 17-22. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing


Harvard Style

Shirah, B. & Shirah, . H. (2016) THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS. Int J Surg Med, 2 (1), 17-22. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing


Turabian Style

Shirah, Bader, and Hamza Shirah. 2016. THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS. International Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2 (1), 17-22. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing


Chicago Style

Shirah, Bader, and Hamza Shirah. "THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS." International Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2 (2016), 17-22. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Shirah, Bader, and Hamza Shirah. "THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS." International Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2.1 (2016), 17-22. Print. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Shirah, B. & Shirah, . H. (2016) THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON THE HEALING OF THE LAID OPEN WOUND IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SACROCOCCYGEAL PILONIDAL SINUS: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE ANALYSIS OF 500 PATIENTS. International Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2 (1), 17-22. doi:10.5455/ijsm.woundhealing


Author LoginReviewer LoginAbout PublisherEditorial PoliciesEditorial Review PolicyPeer Review PolicyEditorial & Peer Review ProcessAuthor's Rights and ObligationsPublication Ethics and Publication Malpractice StatementConflict of Interest PolicyPlagiarism PolicyProtection of Research Participants (Statement On Human And Animal Rights)Privacy PolicyCorrections, Retractions & Expressions of ConcernSelf-Archiving PoliciesStatement of Informed ConsentAdvertising PolicyTerms of UseLicense InformationCopyright Information

About International Journal of Surgery and Medicine

International Journal of Surgery and Medicine E-ISSN: 2367-699X | P-ISSN: 2367-7414 International Journal of Surgery and Medicine (IJSM) is an inter ... Read more.



For best results, please use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome.

Contact Information


 

Any correspondence, queries or additional requests for information on the manuscript submission process should be sent to the International Journal of Surgery and Medicine editorial office as follows:

Bulgarian Association of Young Surgeons (BAYS)

inkov@journalmedica.com

Financial department is managed by International Sci Ink Press. 

It is a company registered in Bulgaria with registered no. 205414288 and registered address at 57 Antim I str., Vazrazhdane, Sofia, 1303, Bulgaria.

Tel: +359883427500