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What can be done to remove a pilonidal cyst?
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Surgery: Surgery is the only way to remove the cyst and the track that connects to it. If it keeps acting up you should see a surgeon.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Surgery: The only treatment for pilonidal disease is surgery. There are numerous surgeries offered for this. Ultimately, it will be what your surgeon is most comfortable with and has done most often.
Answered 10/4/2016
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