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Pilonidal Sinus Treatment
Pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel in the skin at the top of the buttocks crease that can become infected and form cysts or abscesses.
Symptoms
Pain, swelling, redness, and discharge of pus or blood.
Diagnosis
Physical examination
Treatment Options
- Incision and Drainage
- Excision and Closure
- Marsupialization
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
Pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel in the skin at the top of the buttocks crease that can become infected and form cysts or abscesses
Treatment Options
Incision and Drainage
Draining the abscess to relieve pain and infection. Quick relief from pain and infection, often performed under local anesthesia.
Excision and Closure
Surgical removal of the sinus and closing the wound with stitches. Reduces the risk of recurrence, offers a more definitive solution..
Marsupialization
Surgical opening of the sinus and stitching the edges to form a pouch, allowing it to heal from the inside out. Promotes natural healing, reduces the likelihood of recurrence.
Minimally Invasive Techniques
Use of a small camera and specialized instruments to treat the sinus with minimal incisions. Use of laser to remove the sinus tract.