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In 1983 i did a minor operation on an abcess between the jaws of my buttocks. now it as returned what cause this to return. it'isorectal?
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Abscess: You did...or a doctor did? It may be a pilonidal cyst which surgery is often the final answer. They often re-occur. Foul smelling discharge is often present. A Peri-rectal abscess is also possible. Usually this is extremely painful.
Answered 6/30/2017
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