Historical role of roentgen irradiation in the treatment of pilonidal sinus Historische Bedeutung der Röntgenbestrahlung in der Behandlung des Pilonidalsinus

Doll D, Braun-Münker M, Grau P, Gomez F, Oetzmann von Sochaczewski C, Maak M (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Coloproctology Springer Medizin

DOI: 10.1007/s00053-023-00753-x

Abstract

Pilonidal sinus, a condition characterized by painful abscesses or cysts in the sacrococcygeal region, has troubled humanity for centuries. The history of its treatment is a testament to the evolving medical knowledge and practices over time. One intriguing chapter in this history is the historical role of irradiation in the treatment of pilonidal sinus. This article explores how irradiation was once considered a viable therapeutic option, its historical context, the scientific reasoning behind its use, and the consecutive shift away from this approach propelled by the emergence of side effects and the advent of more efficacious treatments.

Authors with CRIS profile

Matthias Maak Medizinische Fakultät

Involved external institutions

St. Marienhospital Vechta DE Germany (DE) Das Vechtaer Institut für Forschungsförderung VIFF e.V. DE Germany (DE) Hochschule Fulda DE Germany (DE) Univerzita Karlova v Praze / Charles University in Prague CZ Czech Republic (CZ) Universitätsklinikum Bonn DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Doll, D., Braun-Münker, M., Grau, P., Gomez, F., Oetzmann von Sochaczewski, C., & Maak, M. (2023). Historical role of roentgen irradiation in the treatment of pilonidal sinus Historische Bedeutung der Röntgenbestrahlung in der Behandlung des Pilonidalsinus. Coloproctology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00053-023-00753-x

MLA:

Doll, Dietrich, et al. "Historical role of roentgen irradiation in the treatment of pilonidal sinus Historische Bedeutung der Röntgenbestrahlung in der Behandlung des Pilonidalsinus." Coloproctology (2023).

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