Pilonidal disease<\/a> is a type of skin infection which typically occurs between the cheeks of the buttocks and often at the upper end.
\nPilonidal sinus (PNS): is a sinus tract or small channel, may originate from the source of infection and open to the surface of the skin. Material from the cyst may drain through the pilonidal sinus.
\nA pilonidal cyst is usually painful, but with draining, the patient might not feel pain.
\nSigns and symptoms
\n\u2022 Pilonidal cysts\/sinus is formed in the gluteal cleft . Pilonidal cysts are itchy and are often very painful, and typically occur between the ages of 15 and 35, usually found near the coccyx. Pain\/discomfort or swelling above the anus or near the tailbone
\n\u2022 Opaque yellow (purulent) or bloody discharge from the tailbone area.
\n\u2022 Unexpected moisture in the tailbone region
\n\u2022 Asymptomatic
\nCauses
\n\u2022 Obesity One proposed cause of pilonidal cysts is ingrown hair.
\n\u2022 Excessive sitting, pressure on the coccygeal region.
\n\u2022 Excessive sweating .
\n\u2022 Moisture can fill a stretched hair follicle, which helps create a low-oxygen environment that promotes the growth of anaerobic bacteria, often found in pilonidal cysts. cyst.
\nTreatment
\n\u2022 Antibiotic therapy<\/p>\n\u2022 Incision and drainage – If there is infection or abscess, treatment is generally by incision and drainage just off the midline. Shaving the area may prevent recurrence.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Excision of Cyst (along with pilonidal sinus tracts). Post-surgical wound packing may be necessary, and packing typically must be replaced once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Reconstructive flap technique or Z-plasty, usually done under spinal anesthetia. This approach is especially useful for complicated or recurring pilonidal disease, leaves little scar tissue and flattens the region between the buttocks, reducing the risk of recurrence.<\/p>\n
Advantages –<\/p>\n
This approach typically results in a more rapid recovery than the traditional surgery, does not require dressings or packing and allows return to normal activities within 1 to 2 days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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