Question 1

what could cause complications with pilonidal cyst three years after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Recurrence: Pilonidal conditions can have a relatively high risk of recurrence or coming back after surgery or other treatments. Depends on what surgery was done previously. See a doctor to find if there is minor treatment options or if surgery may be needed again.

Question 2

does playing volleyball could be the reason of recurrence of pilonidal cyst after 6 months of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: Most likely cause of recurrence is just recurrence.

Question 3

is it okay to have pilonidal cyst surgery with a cold?

Accepted Answer

With any elective: Surgery, you should be in best condition to minimize any chances of complications.  Why take any chances with even minor procedures which can still have complications that may be compounded by having an upper respiratory infection that could also be the beginning of something more serious  like a pneumonia.

Question 4

what is the recovery time for a pilonidal cyst surgery?

Accepted Answer

Pilonidal Surgery: Full recovery from pilonidal cyst surgery may take from several days to weeks depending on the form of surgery performed. For cases where the wound is closed after drainage, recovery would take a lot faster while for cases wherein the wound is left open and allowing the insides to heal first would take several weeks.

Question 5

can i live with pilonidal cyst. with no surgery? is there any risk?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe, for a while. These cysts tend to gradually increase in size triggering pain &amp; possibly blocking the outlet. In rare cases they might self heal, but the majority will persist until the person cannot tolerate the discomfort &amp; gets it fixed.

Question 6

what should i expect of the removal surgery for a pilonidal cyst? will it be under a general anasthesia?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Generally, general anesthesia is of choice, but individualizing what you need, not necessarily what you like, may be required depending on personal and professional need and preference. So, ask and work together with your doc. Best wish to your health...

Question 7

how harmful for your health is a surgery for a pilonidal cyst?

Accepted Answer

If it is just : Drainage, it is not so bad.  If this is definitive excision for a recurrent abscess, it can take a few weeks to two months to heal.  But surgery is only on skin and subcutaneous tissue and does not involve internal organs, so it is not a dangerous operation.  Ask your surgeon for details.

Question 8

about 3 or 4 yrs ago i found that i have a pilonidal cyst, should i have surgery soon?

Accepted Answer

Pilonidal Cyst: If you have discomfort again, go and see a surgeon for it. They tend to come back. When small may disappear by themselves.
Complex or recurrent disease must be treated surgically. Procedures vary from unroofing the sinuses to excision and possible closure with flaps. Larger operations require longer healing times. If the wound is left open, it will require dressing or packing to keep it ok.

Question 9

how does pilonidal cyst drainage and surgery work?

Accepted Answer

It depends: All pilonidal cysts are infected to a degree. When there is redness and pus drainage is done. Whe the infection is controlled wide excision is done. Either method carry a 30% recurrence rate.

Question 10

what pain meds are given for pilonidal cyst surgery?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics: Usually simple or basic narcotics such as hydrocodone or oxycodone. Other non-narcotic medications could be a short trial of toredol.

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