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Pilonidal Sinus/Cyst Fibrin Glue Operation

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Hi,

Thought I would post my experience, I have had a pionidal sinus for the past six years, not known though until around 10 months ago when it actually burst (save the gore)! I finally went to my doctor and explained this strange lump at the bottom of my back and the nasty stuff that was now coming out of it, she advised that it was a pionidal sinus and explianed the operation solution, which would be cutting it out and the healing by secondary intention and this could take some time to heal etc, etc! I asked to be refered to the hospital for a chat with a surgeon, got seen with in 1 month, which is good for NHS standards!! They confirmed again what the problem was and advised me of a new treatment which was being developed by a surgeon who has a particular interest in these, Fiberin Glue and he was based at my local hospital in Derby! Basically, they put you under general then scrape out the sinus and fill it and any tracts with the glue and it invloves being able to return to normal life almost straight away! I went in to hospital and had this done on 27th April, I returned to work on 5th May, 1 week later! So far so good, some scabbing and have 2 small stitches which will disolve in another week or so but I am really hoping that this will be cured!!

I feel for anyone who has this, it is soooo uncomfortable and makes you feel so self concious when it leaks and you are out and about!

Anyway, not sure if this is only available in the UK or not but lets hope it's the way forward!

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  • Fatz103
    Fatz103 Guest

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    Hi everyone I got my operation done Christmas 2015, initially ot was meant to be using Fibrin Glue. However when my consultant saw the area on the day, he conducted an incision operation. Which healed well, and with minimal pain. I was able to do everything after a couple of weeks, having my dressing changed daily and then every couple of days.

    I was completely healed by Feb.

    Unfortunately I am so upset and sad to announce that six months later, after I thought I wouldn't experience anything like this again I have found a lump in another area which wasn't operated on, but I know this familiar feeling all to well. I have visited the GP and been prescribed antibiotics yet again, unfortunately this time if The end result is surgery, it will be through the NHS which if I'm honest I am dreading.

    Please keep me in your prayers, feel horrible right now.

  • danielnortheast
    danielnortheast Guest

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    Hello I had surgery for myn January 2015.. took about 13 month to fully healed

    I was layed open and packed daily for 7 month off district nurses

    I was cut very deep

    How has yours turned out now this far down the line

    Curious to see how it is now this far on

    Thanks, Dan

  • seth16
    seth16 Guest

    Posted

    Hi

    I see you posted this a year ago, did the glue work?

    Have u not any problems at all, i saw the glue was not highly recommeded.

    Does it feel comfortable and are u able to sit comfortably now?

    I have had 5 in 7 months sad 

    Very draining and looking for a treatment on nhs or private.

    Did you go Derby on nhs or private, if private can you let me know the name of the consultant.

    Thanks and fingers crossed that you are cured from this horrendous diease 

  • son100
    son100 Guest

    Posted

    Hi there,

    I resently discovered that my son too has this probem. How to find out if Fibrin glue  treetments are available anywhere in west sussex,England? Thank you

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