This video demonstrates the incision and draining of a large pilonidal abscess. It includes a discussion of pilonidal disease and its treatment.

Controversy surrounds pilonidal disease, from who first described it, to the etiology, and how to manage it surgically.

Nov 1, 2019 · Whether it is an initial or recurring occurence, first-line treatment of acute pilonidal disease with abscess is incision and drainage. This option is successful in 60% of patients with...

Oct 14, 2024 · The widely accepted standard for management of an acute pilonidal abscess is adequate drainage of the abscess with a lateral drainage incision. Definitive surgery is likely required at a later …

The lesion is usually asymptomatic; infected lesions (abscesses) are painful. When the abscess drains to the skin it is called a pilonidal sinus, and might intermittently drain.

Learn why proper pilonidal abscess drainage matters and how treatment by a specialist can reduce pain, prevent chronic issues, and improve healing. Discover key patient tips from the experts at PTCNJ.

Expert surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg shares best practices for treating patients with pilonidal disease by draining an infected pilonidal abscess.

Jan 5, 2020 · Pilonidal surgical wounds can have a variety of different types of drainage, from exudate to serous fluid. Find out what's normal and what's not.

Jun 20, 2024 · For patients who are systemically unwell, have not resolved with a course of oral antibiotics or who have a large abscess, then surgical incision and drainage of the abscess is the …

The best way is to drain it off the “midline,” so the pilonidal wound has the quickest and best chance of healing. If neither is available immediately, contact your primary care doctor or go to your nearest …