| treatment | Pilonidal Sinus Surgery | Laser Treatment for Pilonidal Sinus |
|---|---|---|
| Cuts, Stitches | Yes | No |
| Pain | Yes | No |
| Blood Loss | Yes | No |
| Infection Chances | Yes | No |
| Rest after surgery | 3-4Days | Can resume work next day |
| Procedure Time | Long | 10 Minuets |
A pilonidal cyst or sinus is an abnormal pocket in the skin near the tailbone at the buttocks region. It usually contains skin, dirt and hair debris. If it gets infected, pus or abscess forms which are quite painful.
Pilonidal Cyst Or Sinus symptoms may vary with different stages:
Pain
Redness
pus or blood
The Treatment of Pilonidal Cyst or Pilonidal Sinus depends on type and nature of cyst or Sinus
Medical Management of Pilonidal Cyst or Sinus with antibiotics at an early stage of disease
If Recurrent or Complicated or advanced stages, Pilonidal Cyst or Pilonidal are treated with A) Open Surgery or B) Laser Treatment.
A) Open Surgery of Pilonidal Cyst or Pilonidal Sinus is done after giving local anesthesia, an irritant chemical is given and scraping is done to remove the pilonidal cyst or sinus entirely.
B) Laser Pilonidal Cyst or Pilonidal Sinus Surgery is regarded as the most effective treatment for Pilonidal Sinus or Pilonidal cysts. In this least invasive treatment, a particular laser fiber is used to send high-intensity light energy into the Sinus which destroys the wound and collapses the infected tract.
The Pilonidal Cyst or Sinus Surgery cost in Hyderabad depends on various factors like
Usually by physical examination
Sometimes Ultrasonography, Contrast Study using the fluoroscopy or CT, MRI study to see the extent of a pilonidal cyst or pilonidal sinus
What are the risks associated with Pilonidal Cyst or Sinus?
