Pilonidal Sinus Surgery in Gurgaon

A pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a small tunnel or a cyst that develops at the tailbone region of the lower back. It develops as a result of ingrown hair, friction, or extended sitting posture. As it progresses, there may be pain, inflammation, swelling, and discomfort while sitting or walking resulting from an infection in the sinus. In more severe cases, PNS generally requires surgical treatment. PNS in its milder forms can be relieved with standard hygiene practices and antibiotics.

Pilonidal sinus examination with a doctor

• Examining a pilonidal sinus involves a simple physical check, during which the doctor looks for key signs. These include pain along with redness, swelling, discharge of pus or blood, and symptoms around the tailbone area.
• In some scenarios, ultrasound or MRI is advisable in order to understand the depth and contour of the sinus and how far the infection has spread. 

Pilonidal Sinus surgical options

There are multiple surgical options for treating a pilonidal sinus, such as: 

• Incision and Drainage – This is one of the crucial procedure that relieves pain and infection by removing fluid from an abscess. Although, it sometimes doesn't remove the entire sinus, which makes recurrence possible. 
• Excision with Open Healing – In this procedure, sinus is surgically removed entirely and the wound is left open to facilitate healing. While this procedure has the least chance of recurrence, the recovery time is longer.
• Excision with Primary Closure – In this method, the sinus is once again, removed, however the wound this time is stitched together. This decreases the healing time but has a greater chance of reinfection. 
• Laser Surgery – This is a modern and less invasive method in which a laser is used to obliterate the sinus tract. This is the best option in initial and less complex cases of pilonidal sinus. Plus, this has a faster recovery time and the chance of scarring is low.

When Should You Get The Surgery Done?

It's best to consider surgery when:-

• The sinus shows no signs of improvement and gets reinfected time and time again. 
• Pain, swelling, as well as pus discharge is something you deal with on the daily basis. 
• Hygiene and antibiotics are ineffective and do not yield any positive results. 
• Sitting and walking, which should be done as part of daily activities are now considered a chore.
• In case of complications such as multi-channel sinuses, bigger abscesses, or even deeper infections can result from postponing surgery. 

Furthermore, taking steps at the right time helps in limiting pain and enables better recovery. 

Conclusion

In most cases, pilonidal sinus is difficult to deal with, but the good news is that it can be effectively treated. For people experiencing frequent discomfort or painful infections, seeking a doctor's opinion regarding surgical intervention is the most effective next step. 

At The BASE Surgery Clinic, we offer advanced treatments for pilonidal sinus, including scarless surgery, which results in quicker recovery times. If this condition has impacted your ability to enjoy life, do not wait and make an appointment now. Finally, get started toward living pain-free.