Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The nest (Tuft) of hairs in sinus, found in natal cleft is called Pilonidal sinus. It is acquired condition commonly found in dark-hairy males (M: F-6:1), appears between the age of 20-30 years. Hirsutism, obesity & prolonged sitting are risk factors. During Second World War, pilonidal cysts were often called “Jeep-Driver’s disease” because they are more common in people who sit often. A 25-year-old male was come to the OPD with complaints of pain and swelling in lower back with discolouration and soiling of underclothes for 1 week. On examination there was a pilonidal abscess and sinus tract was found. Abscess was treated with I & D and sinus with Apamarga kshara sutra therapy. Complete tract was cut and healed in 5 weeks. Key words: Pilonidal sinus, Incision and drainage, Kshar sutra, Sinus tract
Authors: Dr Mohasin Kadegaon, Dr Hanumant Bagi
Institution: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414101875