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- MARCH 29, 2023
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Suture Reactions
When I perform a cleft-lift, there are dozens and dozens of sutures holding the flap in place. Sutures hold tissues in position until the body’s natural healing process takes over and normal scar tissue takes their place. This healing process takes six weeks in a well nourished patient. In general, we want suture material thatRead more
- MARCH 26, 2023
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International Collaboration on the Cleft Lift Technique
This week, Dr. Norbert Zapotoczny joined me from Wroclaw, Poland to refine his cleft lift skills. Dr. Zapotoczny is already an experienced cleft lift surgeon, but wanted to collaborate on technique. We both learned by collaborating and sharing our experiences. It is important to expand the worldwide network of dedicated pilonidal surgeons, and it isRead more
- MARCH 25, 2023
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Over 25,000 Article Views
The research is making a difference Dr. Immerman published the article “The Bascom Cleft Lift for All Presentations of Pilonidal Disease” in February of 2021. Since then, it has had over 25,000 views from 133 different countries. Clearly, this research is of interest to doctors and patients all over the world, and the concept ofRead more
- MARCH 25, 2023
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What are pilonidal “flare-ups” and how do I prevent them?
Why do "flare-ups" occur? Pilonidal disease had a tendency to intermittantly become symptomatic and then settle down. We often refer to these symptomatic episodes as "flare-ups". Patients often question why these flare-ups happen, and hopefully this blog post will help explain the situation. In many situations pilonidal patients have a tiny midline pore in theRead more