Pilonidal Carcinoma
Is this something I need to worry about? Often patients ask if they need to worry that untreated pilonidal cysts or sinuses will turn into cancer. The short answer is “probably not”. But there are some…
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MAY 10, 2023
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APRIL 6, 2023
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Are Chatbots any good for researching pilonidal cysts?
A new age of internet search is upon us! In the past, we could search Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc, and these search engines would take us to thousands (if not millions) of web pages discussing the topic we…
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MARCH 29, 2023
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Suture Reactions
When I perform a cleft-lift, there are dozens and dozens of sutures holding the flap in place. Sutures hold tissues in position until the body’s natural healing process takes over and normal scar tissue…
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MARCH 25, 2023
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Over 25,000 Article Views
The research is making a difference Dr. Immerman published the article “The Bascom Cleft Lift for All Presentations of Pilonidal Disease” in February of 2021. Since then, it has had over 25,000 views…
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MARCH 25, 2023
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What are pilonidal “flare-ups” and how do I prevent them?
Why do “flare-ups” occur? Pilonidal disease had a tendency to intermittantly become symptomatic and then settle down. We often refer to these symptomatic episodes as “flare-ups”. Patients often question…
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AUGUST 27, 2022
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The Cosmetic Appearance of A Pilonidal Cleft Lift
What does the contour of the gluteal area look like after a cleft lift? When I am performing a cleft lift we are dealing with patients of various body shape, amount of body hair, and location of their…
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