Feasibility of a Novel Technique for Pilonidal Wound Healing

All patients will undergo surgical excision of the pilonidal disease and application of the novel wound healing protocol. After excision, MatriStem MicroMatrix powder will be applied to the wound bed. A MatriStem Multilayer Wound Matrix sheet will then be placed over the MatriStem MicroMatrix, secured in place, then covered with surface dressings. The wound should be left undisturbed for 10-14 days (until the 1st follow-up visit). At the 1st postoperative visit, the wound will reassessed, and a second application of the MicroMatrix to the wound bed may be performed. At subsequent follow-up visits at 1, 3, and 6 months, the wound bed will be measured, photo documentation will be captured, and patients will complete a survey to assess quality of life.