There are different types of pilonidal cyst surgery. One involves cutting the cyst to drain the fluid, while another involves removing the cyst completely. Depending on the surgery type, a person can ...

A pilonidal sinus is a small infected tract or a network of interlinking tracts under the skin between the buttocks. The exact cause is unknown but it may be from loose hairs pushing into the skin, ...

Pilonidal cysts can’t be treated at home, but there are several home remedies that can provide temporary relief. To get rid of it permanently, a doctor will need to perform a minor surgical procedure.

In this video, Dr. Nandita Mohan is in conversation with Dr. Kamal Gupta, Senior Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Medical Director at Karan Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab. Dr. Gupta is ...

The Lahey Clinic, Boston, Mass. Cattell — Surgeon, Lahey Clinic. Stoller — Formerly Assistant in Surgery, Lahey Clinic. For records and addresses of authors see ...

From the Department of Surgery, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Glenn — On staff of the New York Hospital, New York City. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing because my son had a pilonidal cyst removed in March of 2010, almost three years ago. For the first six months, I kept the area clean and free of hair. After six months ...

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for a pilonidal sinus in adults. This involves applying heat to the pilonidal sinus. Interventional procedures guidance 646 has been migrated to ...