Publications by authors named "Emily B Strong"
Aim: Pilonidal sinus disease is a common condition treated by colorectal surgeons. There is a lack of literature in the field to guide optimal management of this condition. As part of the PITSTOP study, we aimed to identify policy and research priorities to provide direction to the field.
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- The study evaluates a four-part classification system for pilonidal disease proposed by the International Pilonidal Society (IPS) to establish its validity and reliability.
- The researchers conducted assessments through systematic reviews, comparisons of patient-reported outcomes, and interrater reliability testing among different medical professionals using images from a cohort study.
- Results indicate the IPS classification aligns with other classification systems and shows acceptable levels of agreement and predictive validity, suggesting it could be effectively implemented in clinical practice.
Aim: Pilonidal sinus is a common surgical condition which impacts a young and economically active population. There are limited data to guide treatment in this condition. The aim of this work was to assess current practice.
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