Pilonidal abscess

Known as: Pilonidal cyst with abscess, Sacrococcygeal fistula, pilonidal cyst abscess

A hair-containing cyst or sinus usually in the coccygeal region. [HPO:probinson]

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2016

Introduction: Microbiology of pilonidal disease is usually polymicrobial with a predominance of anaerobic organisms but limited…

2011

A pilonidal sinus or sacrococcygeal fistula, is a cyst, abscess or sinus tract located at the natal cleft of the buttocks, that…

2000

BACKGROUND The importance of patient casemix as a determinant of surgical outcome is now being recognized. The present study was…

1999

Toxic shock syndrome is an uncommon disease associated with staphylococcal infection. Although primarily a disease of…

1996

Although pilonidal disease of the sacrococcygeal region is common, controversy still exists regarding its treatment. The goal of…

1982

1978

Rothia dentocariosa, an aerobic member of the Actinomycetaceae, was isolated from a pilonidal abscess. The clinical occurrence…

1976

A simple surgical method of treatment was used in 63 patients with pilonidal sinus. Adequate block excision with primary closure…

1970

1970