Abstract

A pilonidal sinus (PNS) occurs in the cleavage between the buttocks (natal cleft) and can cause discomfort, embarrassment and absence from work for thousands of young people (mostly men) annually. It is a common problem in primary care due to recurrence following surgery and the need for frequent and time-consuming wound care. This article covers the pathology, clinical presentations and appropriate management of pilonidal sinus disease with kshara sutra therapy.

We report a case of twenty two years old boy, approached us with complaints of fistula-in-ano. And previously operated for the same two years back.

Rasayana, or rejuvenation, is a therapy through which one can achieve the aim of Ayurveda. It not only helps in maintaining health, it also enhances the bala (strength), thus developing the vyadhiksamatwa (immunity).

            Sushurata?s school of Surgery emphasizes Rasayana chikitsa (rejuvenation therapies) for repairing wear and tear of the body due to aging or disease. This treatment is planed in three ways,

Preoperative

Postoperative

Adjuvant therapy

Authors:

• Dr. M.D.Samudri, PG scholar, Dept. of Shalya Tantra           
• Dr. Hemant D.Toshikhane, Asst. Prof. Dept. of P.G. Studies in Shalya Tantra   
• Dr. P.Hemantha Kumar,  

  Asst. Prof. & Head Dept. of P.G. Studies in Shalya Tantra, S.D.M.College of Ayurveda Hassan Karnataka India.