Non-surgical treatment Archives - Page 3 of 9 - Evergreen Surgical Pilonidal Clinic

- 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 why these flare-ups happen, and hopefully this blog post will help explain the situation. In many situations pilonidal patients have a tiny midline pore in theRead more
- MAY 17, 2022
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How should a patient determine their best options for treatment of pilonidal disease?
Why are patient experiences so different? How do I get good information? Information from discussion with your local surgeon In general, having an appointment with a local general or colorectal surgeon would seem to be the best approach – and I recommend that you consider that – but unfortunately it does not always work outRead more
- JUNE 9, 2020
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Pilonidal Disease: Can I Avoid Surgery?
Will this go away by itself? Is it manageable with non-surgical care? This is a commonly asked question. Although I am a surgeon, I realize that surgery is not for everyone, and nobody is really excited about having an operation if there is another option. Drainage of a painful, infected, abscess (lancing, I&D) is often
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