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  • Our Clinic
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    • Eau Claire, Wisconsin
    • Hospitals
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  • Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Pilonidal Cysts
    • Cleft-Lift Procedure
    • Glossary of Pilonidal Terminology
    • Pilonidal Disease
    • Pilonidal Operations
    • Pilonidal disease with minimal symptoms
    • Help! I just had a wide excision!
    • The Definitive Guide to Pilonidal Abscess
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    • Why Isn’t My Wound Healing?
    • Why didn’t my doctor tell me about the cleft-lift procedure?
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    • MARCH 25, 2023
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    What are pilonidal “flare-ups” and how do I prevent them?

    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

    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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    • AUGUST 11, 2022
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    Should I have a wide excision for my pilonidal cyst?

    Should I have a wide excision for my pilonidal cyst?

    A very common question Here is the scenario: a patient has a pilonidal cyst and sees a board certified general surgeon in whom the patient has faith in their skills. The surgeon recommends a wide excision,…

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    • JUNE 24, 2022
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    The Real Success Rate of Pit Picking

    The Real Success Rate of Pit Picking

    About minimally invasive pilonidal surgery Pit Picking (also called Bascom’s Operation, or Bascom 1) is one of the minimally invasive procedures used to treat pilonidal disease. This operation removes…

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    • MAY 17, 2022
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    How should a patient determine their best options for treatment of pilonidal disease?

    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…

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    • OCTOBER 24, 2021
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    Why might a cleft lift need to be revised?

    Why might a cleft lift need to be revised?

    Why might a cleft lift need to be revised? There are times when even a properly performed cleft lift will need another operation to adjust the shape of the cleft. The reasons for this fall into two categories:…

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