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Pinoniddle sinus
My wife has been diagnosed with the pinoniddle sinus and doctor has prescribed her to get into the operation so my question is laser operation is better or the normal operation Dr as also told us to do or to go with the flap operation what is that flap operation how much does it cost which one would be the better what would be the rest period as well kindly suggest
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Pilonidal sinus - flap operation is excision of the tissue with the sinus tract and then placing a part of the skin with the underlying tissues over the bare area then suturing it so usually it's the most followed surgery for pilonidal sinus.
Laser surgery - its painless , less time consuming but recurrence is little more
Costs almost equal
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For pilonidal sinus, the tract and the sinus excision (surgical removal) should be done. Usually primary closure can be done if the tract is small, for this the recovery will be 7-10days.
Flap repair is done when the tract is large with multiple sinuses.
The cost difference will not be much for both the procedures, but the recovery and post operative care will be different.
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Best would be to go ahead with the surgery(flap) as it gives the best success rate. Recovery is usually 2 weeks and after that she can resume most of her normal activities. Workouts can be started 5-6 weeks following surgery.
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You can consult a Plastic Surgeon/ General Surgeon near you
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Pilonidal sinus can be done as flap surgery..traditional method..but post operative care must be more and recovery late
Flap survival should be checked for...
Arogyasree available for the above
Laser is one with just few minutes procedure and not needed much post op care.just recurrence must be watched carefully
But no Arogyasree for this and costs more than open flap procedure..
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Consult General surgeon for flap
Intervention radiologist for laser
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