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What could cause complications with pilonidal cyst three years after surgery?
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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.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Recurrence: Recurrence after pilonidal surgery is not uncommon. It is a known problem with every surgery available for it.
Answered 10/4/2016
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