According to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin infection that affects ...

Dear Dr. Roach • The article about the boy suffering after surgery for three years from a pilonidal cyst really hit home. My son developed a pilonidal cyst in June 2012 and also had a very bad ...

Dear Dr. Roach: The article about the boy suffering after surgery for three years from a pilonidal cyst really hit home. My son developed a pilonidal cyst in June 2012 and also had a very bad ...

THE ideal of all surgical treatment is to effect a cure, and in pilonidal cyst and sinus the basic aim is to prevent recurrence, lessen the period of disability and obtain a good mechanical result.

Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, ...

Q: I have a cyst on the end of my tailbone that's been there for years without any problems. My friend says that she has a similar problem, but under her arm. Her doctor told her that she has ...

In this method, after the diseased tissue has been excised, the wound is closed by various types of suturing, in many cases in conjunction with gluteal flap placements, all aimed at effecting ...