Correspondence Address:
Dr Payal S Chaudhari PG Scholar, Shalyatantra Department; Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati
Date of Acceptance: 2024-02-15
Date of Publication:2024-02-28
Article-ID:IJIM_289_03_24 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: Nill
How To Cite This Article: Chaudhari PS, Kalmegh M, Joshi K, Masane M. A Case Study Of Pilonidal Sinus. Int J Ind Med 2024;5(1): 43-47 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2024.5107
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
Keywords: Pilonidal Sinus, Ksharsutra
