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A 35-year-old male asked:
I have pilonidal cysts on tailbone (they recurred), and i've had a lot of drainage, which is fine. but it's caused an open wound just above the anus that bleeds sometimes when i pass stool. how to best close this new wound up?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
You likely need surgery for that complication so you should see a surgeon if you have not seen one in the past.
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