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Healing with open pilonidal wound. surgeon seems happy with healing but today mentioned a bit of "tracking". what is this and how is it treated? thx
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Tracking: may be referring to extension of the cyst or abscess into surrounding tissues. Treatment depend on the severity of the extension: either prescription medicine or additional surgery. Please consult your treating physician.
Answered 7/10/2015
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