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Although Limberg flap (LF) reconstruction has demonstrated favorable outcomes in the international literature, long-term outcome data from U.S. institutions, particularly in recurrent cases, remain limited. This study evaluated the long-term outcomes of LF reconstruction in a single-center U.S. cohort with recurrent PSD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A retrospective analysis was conducted of patients who underwent LF for recurrent PSD between 2014 and 2023. Data on patient demographics, operative details, and postoperative courses were collected. Long-term follow-up, including assessment for recurrence, was obtained via structured telephone interviews and chart reviews.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty-seven patients were included. The cohort was predominantly male (76%) with a median BMI of 29.4\u00a0kg\/m\u00b2. 59% were active smokers, and 52% had undergone multiple previous pilonidal operations. The median operative time was 72\u00a0min. 92% of the patients were discharged on the same day, and no surgical drains were used. The postoperative complication rate was 11%, primarily consisting of wound dehiscence. No recurrence was observed during the median follow-up of 4.5 years.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this retrospective cohort study of patients with recurrent pilonidal sinus disease, Limberg flap reconstruction was associated with durable disease control and acceptable postoperative morbidity while remaining compatible with early discharge. 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