The clinical presentation of pilonidal sinus and selection of the appropriate minimally invasive approach. A retrospective evaluation of 5338 cases.

Objective: Pilonidal Sinus is a considerably problematic disease due to its recurrences which tend to become chronic and are exacerbated by abscess formation. There is little consensus regarding treatment - most probably due to limited understanding of its pathophysiology and progression. Despite this, it is accepted that accurate identification of pathogenesis and the clinical grade of PS are crucial for the determination of surgical approach.

Predictive value of fine needle aspiration biopsy of axillary lymph nodes in preoperative breast cancer staging.

Objective: Diagnosis of axillary nodal involvement is significant in the management of breast cancer as well as in predicting prognosis. In this prospective study, we evaluated the efficiency of US-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in preoperative axillary staging of early breast cancer.

Material And Methods: Between January 2011 and July 2013, 46 women were prospectively enrolled in the study.

Perforated double appendicitis: Horseshoe type.

Appendix vermiformis duplex is an infrequent malformation. However if it is missed out, there might be some complications and medicolegal troubles. A surgeon must be aware of any other appendix during appendectomy.