Managing a non-healing pilonidal sinus with POSiFECT e-stimulation.
This article examines the care given to a female patient with a chronic non-healing wound following the surgical excision of a pilonidal sinus. Pilonidal sinus disease is a common condition which is treated by a number of surgical techniques that can lead to the formation of wounds that are frequently left to heal by secondary intention. Non-healing wounds are a challenge to health care staff that can consume health care resources for long periods of time and leave both patients and practitioners frustrated. In this case, a novel treatment modality was introduced, POSiFECT bio-electric stimulation therapy, with impressive results. This case study will examine the rationale for this therapy and explore how it might be of use in managing similar wounds.
Moody
Ann
A
Cumbria PCT. ann.moody@cumbriapct.nhs.uk
Baines
Kath
K
D000038:Abscess / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing