MANAGEMENT OF PILONIDAL SINUS WITH APAMARGAKSHARA SUTRA-A CASE STUDY


Dr Ayusman Nayak , Prof.(Dr) Ranjan Kumar Kasta, Dr. Tapan Kumar Nayak , Dr. Jyotirmayee Senapati
1,2,3. P.G. department of Shalya Tantra Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri, 4. Department of Rasa Shastra & Bhaisajya Kalpana, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujrat.
Abstract
Pilonidal sinus refers as nest of hairs and also known as Jeep-bottom because it was very common in jeep drivers. It is a condition commonly found in hairy persons.There is similarity between Pilonidal sinus and Shalyaja Nadi Vrana as described in Sushruta Samhita Differentmethods have been described for this disease such as excision and primary closure and excision with reconstructive flap, etc. However, the chances recurrence after surgery is very significant.. AcharyaSushruta has described Para surgical procedure a minimally invasive technique viz. Kshara Sutra for Nadi Vrana (Pilonidal sinus). The patient attended Shalya Tantra OPD of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya was treated with the Apamarga Kshara Sutra. The patient recovered completely with excision of the tract in seven weeks.This treatment not only minimizing the complications and recurrence but it also helps the patient to resume work quickly with less discomfort.
Keywords: Pilonidal sinus, Nadi Vrana, Apamarga Kshara Sutra
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)

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Published on : 2026-01-26

Vol : 11
Issue : 1
Month : January
Year : 2026
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