Abstract

A REVIEW ON SHALYAJA NADI VRANA (PILONIDAL SINUS)

Kanchan Meena*, Mahesh Dixit, Harimohan Meena and Namo Narayan Meena

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Abstract

Shalyaja Nadi Vrana is a type of Nadi Vrana, the etiopathology of which is described by sushruta in Nidana sthana and its treatment aspect in chikitsa sthana. It can be correlated to pilonidal sinus, which is common benign anorectal problem affecting young person. It is of infective origin and occurs typically in the sacral region. Inspite of advances in surgical management, failure rates and recurrence rates are high leading to considerable morbidity in these otherwise healthy patients. This article discusses the etiopathogenesis and effective management approach of shalyaja nadi vrana (pilonidal sinus). The ancient Ksharsutra technique is a minimally invasive OPD procedure which has no recurrence and complications if performed methodically.

Keywords: Pilonidal sinus, Shalyaja nadi vrna.