Pilonidal Cyst Removal Surgery. Depending on how much. Surgery occurred november 11th 2009 which the doctor used closed wound healing.
I had my cyst removed 2 months ago open excision. While an incision and drainage procedure is typically the first surgical option considered for a pilonidal cyst your doctor may recommend a cystectomy if. The sac enclosing the cyst is removed and the pocket is cleaned.
The skin may be packed with gauze sutured closed or left open to drain.
If the cyst recurs which often happens you may need a more extensive surgical procedure that removes the cyst entirely. Surgery occurred november 11th 2009 which the doctor used closed wound healing. Pilonidal cyst removal will be performed under general anesthesia. You ve already had an incision and drainage procedure but your cyst came back your infection is very complex or severe.
