The EPIC procedure (Endoscopic-assisted Pilonidal Irrigation and Cleaning): a simple and effective treatment for pilonidal disease

The EPIC procedure is a minimally invasive endoscopic technique for treating pilonidal disease in pediatric patients, achieving a 15% recurrence rate with mean operative time under 30 minutes. This retrospective study of 20 patients demonstrates that simplified endoscopic visualization combined with irrigation offers effective treatment when paired with post-operative depilatory care compliance.