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Chaudhari PS1 , kalmegh M2 , Joshi K3 , Masane M4
1PG Scholar, Shalyatantra Department; Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati
2Guide HOD Associate Professor Shalyatantra Department,Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati
3Professor Shalyatantra Department, Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati.
4PG Scholar, Shalyatantra Department; Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati
Date of Acceptance: 2024-02-15
Date of Publication:2024-02-28
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Keywords: Pilonidal Sinus, Ksharsutra
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Conflict of Interest: Nill
Ksharsutra is an Ayurvedic parasurgical treatment used to manage Anorectal disorders, including Pilonidal Sinus. Pilonidal Sinus is a condition that mainly occurs in men, young adults, and those who do a sitting job. It involves a small hole or tunnel developing on the skin that gets filled with fluid or pus, forming an abscess or a cyst. In the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus, the Kshara Sutra is passed through the sinus’ external opening to the skin, then its ends are tied together and replaced a week later. This method is considered effective, very safe, and affordable1. It is a minimal invasive procedure where only the diseased portion is treated, leaving the healthy portion untouched. It does not require hospital stay as it is a day care procedure