A pilonidal sinus is an infection of the skin between the buttocks caused by an in-grow of a hear in the skin.

Causes

Obesity, sedentary lifestyle/ prolonged sitting (lorry driver), deep Natal cleft, family history, hirsutes (lots of hair growth), especially when having dark strong hairs.

Symptoms

Acute onset of mild to severe pain (especially when sitting), intermittent mucoid/ purulent/ bloody discharge, fever/ malaise, prevention of recurrence by keeping the natal hair short

Diagnostics

No diagnostics needed

Treatment

This is usually treated by excision of the abscess or sinus followed by the advice to frequently shave the hairs in that region.

Risks of the surgery

Recurrence, delayed wound healing, scarring, abscess/ infection, bleeding.

Why chose Professor Guido Mannaerts MD PhD

Is a Netherlands double board certified gastrointestinal and oncological surgeon with who is dedicated to minimal scar incision surgical approaches.
As being an Adjunct Professor at the UAE University and a broad research background Professor Guido is aiming for state of the art surgical care using the latest techniques.
His pleasant, honest, patient-centred care and being committed to achieve the best results for you makes you feel being treated like a family expert.