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Had pilonidal cyst size of gold ball on friday. monday = antibiotics have reduced it and no more fever. do i still need surgery?
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Excision of cyst: The cyst will not go away unless you have it excised..The antibiotics will clear the infection only.It will recur in time.
Answered 1/3/2016
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YES: You will have frequent recurrances unless the area is completely excised
Answered 3/17/2016
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