Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A 10-Year Review Reveals Occupational Risk Factors and the Superiority of the Minimal Surgery Trephine Technique.

Objectives: To identify military occupational risk factors for pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) and to compare an Army Clinic minimal surgery with techniques used at public hospitals.

Methods: Review of a historical cohort of soldiers (3,407 with PSD) to determine PSD risk factors in military personnel and comparison of postoperative sick leave days between surgical techniques.

Results: Male and female officers had a lower PSD incidence, whereas male combatants and female drivers were at higher risk compared to administrative personnel.

Early pregnancy confirmation--the role of urine pregnancy test in military primary care clinics.

Pregnancy detection is a common procedure in primary care and can be challenging in the setting of military primary care clinics. The objective of this study was to determine whether the introduction of urine pregnancy tests to military primary care clinics is associated with earlier pregnancy detection. We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from female soldiers, aged 18 to 20 years.