Pilo-nidal Sinus
A Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a small hole or tunnel in the skin. It may become clogged with fluid or pus, resulting in the formation of a cyst or abscess. It appears in the cleft at the top of the buttocks. A pilonidal cyst typically contains hair, dirt, and debris. It can cause extreme pain and can often become infected. A PNS is a condition that primarily affects men but is also common in adolescents and young adults.
The signs of an infection include:
- Pain when sitting or standing
- Swelling of the cyst
- Reddened, sore skin around the area
- Pus or blood draining from the abscess, causing a foul odor
- Hair protruding from the lesion
- Formation of more than one sinus tract, or holes in the skin Treatment
Treatment options for pilonidal sinus include:
- Surgery to remove sinus (wound left open)
- Surgery to remove sinus (wound closed)
- Minor operation to drain pus from sinus
- Less invasive procedures, like injection with fibrin glue, are also available in some places.
- Endoscopic ablation for a pilonidal sinus
An endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) is used to give a clear view of the affected area. Hair and infected tissue are removed, and the sinus cleaned with a special solution. Heat is used to seal the sinus.
Make an appointment right away for consultation on any signs and symptoms noticed.
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