An unusual cause of pilonidal sinus

Discussion Pilonidal sinuses of the hand are a recognised occupational hazard in hairdressers 1 but there are no reports in the literature of similar cases in slaughtermen.

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Published inEmergency medicine journal : EMJ Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 232
Main Authors Sloan, J P, Brenchley, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine 01.05.2000
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Subjects
Abattoirs
Antibiotics
Emergency Casebook
Hand
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases - etiology
Pilonidal Sinus - etiology
Pilonidal Sinus - surgery
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Discussion Pilonidal sinuses of the hand are a recognised occupational hazard in hairdressers 1 but there are no reports in the literature of similar cases in slaughtermen.
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Correspondence to: Dr Brenchley, Specialist Registrar, Accident and Emergency Department (e-mail: jbrench@globalnet.co.uk)
ISSN:1351-0622
1472-0205
1472-0213
DOI:10.1136/emj.17.3.232