Pilonidal cyst historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

It was discussed by Herbert Mayo in 1830.^[1]^[2]^[3] R.M. Hodges was the first to use the phrase “pilonidal cyst” to describe the condition in 1880. ^[4]^[5]

References

↑ “eMedicine – Pilonidal Cyst and Sinus : Article by Robert Ringelheim, MD”. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
↑ “The use of Wound Vacuum-assisted Closure (V.A.C.) system in the treatment of Recurrent or Complex Pilonidal Cyst Disease: Experience in 4 Adolescent Patients”. Retrieved 2007-11-18. line feed character in |title= at position 122 (help)
↑ Mayo H. Observations on injuries and diseases of the rectum. London: Burgess & Hill, 1833
↑ Hodges RM, Pilo-nidal sinus. Boston Med Surg J 1880; 103:485
↑ Elsner, Peter (2000). Handbook of Occupational Dermatology. Berlin: Springer. p. 821. ISBN 3-540-64046-0.

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[title--2] “The use of Wound Vacuum-assisted Closure (V.A.C.) system in the treatment of Recurrent or Complex Pilonidal Cyst Disease: Experience in 4 Adolescent Patients”. Retrieved 2007-11-18. line feed character in |title= at position 122 (help)

[3] Mayo H. Observations on injuries and diseases of the rectum. London: Burgess & Hill, 1833

[4] Hodges RM, Pilo-nidal sinus. Boston Med Surg J 1880; 103:485

[isbn-3-540-64046-0-5] Elsner, Peter (2000). Handbook of Occupational Dermatology. Berlin: Springer. p. 821. ISBN 3-540-64046-0.

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