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Pilonidal cyst. my son has had 2 surgeries and has has this cyst for 3 years. yes you read that right. the last surgery the surgeon made the 2 cysts 1 big hole and it will not heal. does anyone have any more suggestions. this is miserable?
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Pilonidal cyst: This is a challenging problem. I would research local physicians who specialize in wound management. Such a doctor may have a modern technique to achieve wound closure.
Answered 2/20/2021
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