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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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2019
2019
Pilonidal disease is a common condition, typically occurring in the natal cleft of adult males. Other sites of pilonidal sinus… 
2014
2014
Pilonidal sinus is a common entity, most often occurring in the natal cleft. Pilonidal sinus with abscess formation has also been… 
2000
2000
BACKGROUND The importance of patient casemix as a determinant of surgical outcome is now being recognized. The present study was… 
1991
1991
Seventy-five consecutive patients with pilonidal sinus disease were randomized to receive either Eusol dressings or Silastic foam… 
1986
1986
Eighty one consecutive patients with pilonidal abscesses were treated by incision, curettage and primary closure with local… 
1980
1980
Aspirates of pus from pilonidal abscesses in 25 children were studied for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. A total of 76 isolates… 
1978
1978
Rothia dentocariosa, an aerobic member of the Actinomycetaceae, was isolated from a pilonidal abscess. The clinical occurrence… 
1976
1976
A simple surgical method of treatment was used in 63 patients with pilonidal sinus. Adequate block excision with primary closure…