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Had a surgery of pilonidal sinus the wound was healing very slowly. it almost took 1 year for the wound to fully heal i dnt have diabetes. then why?
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Depends on procedure: Depending on the depth of the pilonidal sinus and the amount of infection present, this type of surgery often allowed to heal by what is called "secondary intention" instead of stitching and closing the wound. Low grade infection, friction from sitting and movement can all affect healing. People with diabetes or peripheral artery disease heal slowly, and a test for diabetes is a good idea.
Answered 11/20/2018
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