Surgery to treat Pilonidal Sinus
There are several surgical techniques to eliminate, treat and drain an infected pilonidal cyst. The pilonidal syncytium, also called pilonidal sinus pilonidal abscess, pilonidal pil disease is a pimple-like cavity full of hair and particles that form within the crease between your buttocks, close to the tailbone.
Treatment Required for Pilonidal Sinus
We is proud to offer exceptional healthcare across our hospitals, outpatient centers , and specialist clinics.
We provide the most up-to-date and most effective techniques for the surgery of the pilonidal nasal sinus. We collaborate with expert Pilonidal Sinus doctors who can guide and instruct you on the most appropriate solution for the pilonidal abscess.
We provide convenient appointments without waiting, so you can schedule the surgery for your pilonidal sinus immediately to relieve bleeding, painful and discharge leaks that are typical of a sinus pilonidal.
What is the procedure for pilonidal sinus?
The kind of procedure you can have to treat an infected pilonidal nasal sinus will be determined by your symptoms and dimensions of the pilonidal syringe, and if it’s your first sinus, or continues to occur. The pilonidal sinus abscess may require treatment using antibiotics.
First pilonidal sinus surgery:
Incision and drainage is a minor procedure that is performed under local or, sometimes, general anesthetics that are typically applied to a pilonidal cyst. The doctor will make a tiny cut in your pilonidal sinus to rid the pus and eliminate the hair-follicles.
If you have recurrent infections in the pilonidal nasal sinus, you might be recommended one of the pilonidal sinus day surgery procedures:
Wide excision and open healing surgical procedures are performed with general anesthetic. Your surgeon will surgically cut out the sinus infected by the skin. The wound is left open and a dressing is put on. This procedure has the least chance of your sinus recurring. The disadvantage is that the wound could take a long time to heal. Additionally, the dressings need to be changed every day for the next two to three weeks.
The wound is closed and excision the procedure is done with general anesthetic. The surgeon surgically removes the sinus that is infected by the skin surrounding it and closes the wound with the flap that is made from your skin, and seals it with stitches . Closing the wound will help it heal faster, but it also has an increased chance of reinfection when compared to a broad surgery.
Endoscopic ablation to treat pilonidal sinus is the most minimally invasive procedure, because there aren’t any cuts required to be made, and the procedure is performed under spinal or local anesthetic. The surgeon will use the endoscope (a thin flexible tube that has an end camera) to view your affected pilonidal sinus. The infected and hairy tissue is eliminated using tiny forceps and the pilonidal snout is cleansed using a specific solution. Heating then seals your pilonidal sinus.
How long will pilonidal sinus surgery last?
All options for pilonidal nasal sinus surgery are day-time procedures and you are able to go home the next day. The procedure can take between 30 to 45 minutes.
Also Read: Pilonidal Sinus- 5 Workouts That Can Help
Do you need surgery to treat pilonidal sinus?
A pilonidal sinus which does not show any indications of infection, does not require treatment. It is recommended to keep an eye on it for a while to see if it shows any signs.
An infected pilonidal sinus needs treatment. If this is the first time you have a pilonidal abscess, you will receive antibiotics and advised to have the pilonidal sinus cleansed. The day surgery is recommended to treat chronic illnesses, such as the pilonidal sinus that keeps returning.
Your Pilonidal Sinus Specialist doctor will go over your options and suggest the most effective solution for the pilonidal sinus
What's the process for recovery following surgery to treat pilonidal sinus?
- The process of recovery will depend on the kind of sinus surgery that you’ve had.
- Drainage and incision – the recovery time is between 4 and 6 weeks
- Large excision and open healing. The time for healing is anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks. Your wound dressing has to be changed daily.
- Closing wounds and Excision – faster healing time than wide excisions and open healing
- Endoscopic ablation to treat the pilonidal sinus. Recovery is expected to take about one month before the sinus is completely healed however this could be faster.
A follow-up appointment is scheduled to monitor the progress of your recovery following the surgery.
What is the cost for surgery to treat pilonidal sinus surgery?
The price of a sinus surgery pilonidal will depend on the specific kind of procedure you need as well as your hospital that you prefer.
This is a reference cost for a package that will estimate the cost of your process.
The patient will be provided with a written estimate of price after your consultation to one of our experienced surgeons. The formal price quote for your procedure is in effect for 60 days and comes with unlimited aftercare.
We offer a range of financing options available if have to pay for the procedure yourself. They include:
- Interest-free finance with Zero interest without deposit, affordable monthly installments.
- All-inclusive Total Care : one-time payment agreed to by the best Pilonidal Cyst doctor for access to the treatments you require for total security.
- The concept of pay-as-you go is flexible funding that allows you to cover treatment costs at the time that expenses occur. Most often, it is used when your treatment costs are difficult to determine.
About Docor
Dr. Azhar Alam
MBBS (Honours), MRCS A (UK),
DNB General Surgery
FIAGES (Gastro Intestinal Surgery)
FMAS (Minimal Access Surgery),
MNAMS (New Delhi)
Consultant Gastrointestinal, Advanced Laparoscopic and Laser Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Surgery, KPC Medical College and Hospital
