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Akinci OF, Bozer M, Uzunköy A, Düzgün SA, Coşkun A. Incidence and aetiological factors in pilonidal sinus among Turkish soldiers. Eur J Surg. 1999 Apr;165(4):339-42

McCallum IJD, King PM, Bruce, J. Healing by primary closure versus open healing after surgery for pilonidal sinus: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ  2008;336:868-871, doi: 10.1136/bmj.39517.808160.BE

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Timmons, J. Diagnosis, treatment and nursing management of patients with pilonidal sinus disease. Nursing Standard. 2007 Sep 5;21(52):  48-56

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