Location and treatment for pilonidal cyst
Current as of: April 1, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
A pilonidal cyst is a closed sac under the skin at the top of the crease between the buttocks. Treatments for pilonidal cysts include: Incision and drainage: Your doctor will make a simple cut (incision) in the cyst. This allows the fluid to drain out of the cyst. Excision (surgery): Your doctor will do surgery…