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Pilonidal sinus (Nadi vrana): A case study
Pradeep Shinde1, Hemant Toshikhane
1Department of Shalayatantra, KLEU Shri B.M.K Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shahapur, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
International Journal of Ayurveda Research
|December 21, 2010
Summary
Pilonidal sinus (PNS), a condition affecting the natal cleft, commonly impacts young men. This case report details a 22-year-old male treated for PNS using ksharasutra.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Case Reports
- Gastroenterology
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Pilonidal sinus (PNS) affects the natal cleft, causing significant discomfort and absence from work, particularly in young adults.
- The incidence is 26 per 100,000, with men affected 2.2 times more frequently than women.
- Typical age of presentation is 21 for men and 19 for women.
Observation:
- This case report focuses on a 22-year-old male patient diagnosed with pilonidal sinus.
- The patient presented with symptoms characteristic of pilonidal sinus disease.
Findings:
- The patient with pilonidal sinus underwent treatment utilizing the ksharasutra method.
- Ksharasutra, a traditional Ayurvedic surgical technique, was employed for management.
Implications:
- This case highlights ksharasutra as a potential treatment option for pilonidal sinus.
- Further research may explore the efficacy and patient outcomes of ksharasutra in managing PNS.
- This approach could offer an alternative therapeutic strategy for pilonidal sinus patients.
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