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Multiple pilonidal sinues detected. one of them discharged some pus watery substance. surgeon advised primary closure surgery. best course of action?
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Follow advice: Please follow the advice of your surgeon, who knows much more about you and your specific medical condition than anyone on this forum. Good luck.
Answered 2/24/2014
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