pilonidal sinus

Question 1

what is the difference between fistula and sinus?

Answer 1

1. fistula - abnormal communication between epithelial surfaces
2. sinus - blind ending pouch that opens into an epithelial surface

Question 2

clinical features of pilonidal sinus?

Answer 2

1. caused by ingrowth of hair in anal nasal cleft

- pain, swelling and discharge

Question 3

initial mx

Answer 3

1. analgesia

2. antibiotics