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Excision of Pilonidal Sinus - Advice following your operation.
Dressing:
You will have a dressing which may need changing regularly, either by the Practice Nurse at your GP's surgery, or by the District Nurse. These arrangements will be made prior to your discharge on the day of your operation.
Stitches:
You will have stitches which may or may not need to be removed. Arrangements will be made for their removal (if required) prior to your discharge.
Baths:
You will be advised on when to have a bath. This will depend on the type of dressing applied. DO NOT add anything to the bath water e.g. bubble bath or bath oils.
Pain:
You may feel sore after the operation. Paracetamol or similar painkillers should give adequate relief. Please follow the recommended dosage.
Diet:
Please ensure you take a diet of high fibre foods as this will prevent constipation.
Bleeding:
If your wound bleeds and if it becomes heavy or you are concerned please telephone the contact number below.
Work:
You should be able to return to work as soon as you feel well enough to do so.
If you have had a general anaesthetic today we advise you not to drive a vehicle, operate machinery, take alcoholic drinks or make important decisions for 24 hours. You will need a responsible adult to stay with you for 24 hours following your operation.
Should you need to consult your GP (Family Doctor) with a problem related to your operation within 3 weeks of surgery we would appreciate you contacting the Day Surgery Unit. This will enable us to monitor your progress. Please ask to speak to the liaison nurse (Tel: 01482 675066)
Should you need any further help or advice please telephone the Day Surgery Unit, 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday (Tel: 01482 675066) At other times, only in an emergency please contact Ward 60, Hull Royal Infirmary (Tel: 01482 674252)
The Day Surgery Unit is continually striving to improve patient information. If you feel we could improve our information we would be pleased to hear from you.
