Pilonidal Sinus Surgery Questions

Chances of recurrence after surgery are fairly common in the patients of pilonidal sinus. Clear your doubts with your treating doctor. If not satisfied you can always opt for non surgical, highly effective graded kshar sutra treatment available at sushruta ano rectal institute new delhi, results r far better than surgery/ z plasty.

this sinus has to beremoved surgically and operation depends on examination of sinus, this can be done by Limberg's flap.

Laser success rate is not good, there will be a big wound in modern surgery and also surgical stains will be there for lifetime. Kshara sutra therapy is a unique ancient technique, which is proved to be an effective treatment for pilonidal sinus. According to world health organisation (who, kshar sutra therapy is better than any modern surgery for pilonidal sinus. Its a painless non surgical procedure.

Pilonidal sinus can not be treated by oral medicines only. So usually surgery/ z-plasty is advised. But these treatments are not right choice for pilonidal sinus as pilonidal sinus recurs in about 20-25 % cases after surgery/ z-plasty. However this problem can be completely treated by graded ksharsutra treatment. No hospitalization or bed rest is required in this treatment. You can continue your normal routine activities as usual during this treatment. For further support you may call reception ...more

The exact cause of pilonidal sinus isn’t known, but its cause is believed to be a combination of changing hormones, hair growth, and friction from clothes or from spending a long time sitting. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

Usually surgery is advised for Pilonidal Sinus but it is not a good choice as the chances of recurrence are very high after surgery. However it can be completely treated by Graded Ksharsutra Treatment. In this treatment; Graded Ksharsutra - a specialized medicated thread is placed in sinus tract. Medicine released from Ksharsutra debrides the sinus tract and induces healing. This medicine works for 5-7 days. So old Ksharsutra needs to replaced by a new one at a week or ten days interval. No. Of ...more

These home treatments include the following: Sitz baths: Sitting in a tub of warm water up to the hips can relieve pain and may reduce the chances the cyst will worsen. Vitamin C and zinc supplements can help in the healing process. Vitamin A also helps with tissue repair.

Usually surgery is advised for Pilonidal Sinus but it is not a good choice as the chances of recurrence are very high after surgery. However it can be completely treated by Graded Ksharsutra Treatment. In this treatment; Graded Ksharsutra - a specialized medicated thread is placed in sinus tract. Medicine released from Ksharsutra debrides the sinus tract and induces healing. This medicine works for 5-7 days. So old Ksharsutra needs to replaced by a new one at a week or ten days interval. No. Of ...more

It can reoccur
Do this
1..Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration,...more

Is there any swelling or discharge near operated site.