Pilonidal Sinus Surgery Questions

A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel in the skin. It may fill with fluid or pus, causing the formation of a cyst or abscess. It occurs in the cleft at the top of the buttocks.It can cause severe pain. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

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Some people undergo treatment for their pilonidal cysts, and never have another issue. However, as many as 20 percent of patients experience at least one recurrence. These cysts can recur within the first six months after treatment, or as many as 20 years later.
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Secretion of fluid after 3 months of basckom's flap surgery is not normal. It is an indication of recurrence of Pilonidal Sinus. This is common complication after surgery where Pilonidal Sinus does not heals completely and secretion continues. So surgery is not a good choice for Pilonidal Sinus treatment.
Whereas Ayurveda recommends Ksharsutra treatment for Pilonidal Sinus which is a permanent solution for Pilonidal Sinus. In this treatment Ksharsutra - a medicated thread is ligated in Sinus...more

Daily cleaning and dressings are generally required with antibiotic cover depending on the wound swab culture. If your test showed bacterial sensitive to oflox and ornidazole it is good medication. However I would insist you show it to a plastic surgeon and get few dressings done which may speed up healing.

It takes time for a 21 cms deep wound do what your surgeon asks you to eat well and exercise which will help blood circulation.

Nerves don not grow. You make take 6-12 months for the surrounding nerves to partially take over the function of the damaged nerves. Though it does not matter as it does not interfere in your day to day life.

Don't use a nasal decongestant spray for more than 3 days, and don't use a decongestant you take by mouth for more than 7 days. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medicine available at supermarkets and drugstores can help ease the pain caused by sinus pressure

Surgery is usually advised but it is not a good choice for treating Pilonidal Sinus. As the chances of recurrence of Pilonidal Sinus after surgery are very high (about 20%). Pilonidal Sinus can be effectively treated with Unique Research based treatment module i.e. Graded Ksharsutra. No hospitalization or bed rest is required. You can continue your normal routine activities as usual. Weekly sittings are required for Ksharsutra change. Healing rate is 0.5-1 cm per sitting i.e. To say if your sinu...more

If it is cured properly. And there is no any wound or discharge. You can do your daily routine work
if ever you feel something like pain bulge or discharge you can directly msg me. Will help you.