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How Can Infection Around A Pilonidal Cyst Removal Site Be Treated?
I had Pilonidal cyst removal surgery almost two years ago and in the past couple days my scar has had very light bleeding but it’s discharging the very foul smelling stuff it did after I had the surger, should I visit my doctor could it be reoccurrence or just be inflammation
Based on the history, you seem to have developed recurrent pilonidal sinus that is associated with foul smelling discharge.
Late recurrence is usually due to secondary infection caused by residual hair or debris that was not removed at operation, inadequate wound care or a perianal fistula.
I advise you to consult a surgeon for further evaluation and to undergo certain tests such as fistulography and MRI to confirm the diagnosis of anal fistula so that it can be surgically excise laying open the sinus tract for primary healing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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How Can Infection Around A Pilonidal Cyst Removal Site Be Treated?
Hello, Based on the history, you seem to have developed recurrent pilonidal sinus that is associated with foul smelling discharge. Late recurrence is usually due to secondary infection caused by residual hair or debris that was not removed at operation, inadequate wound care or a perianal fistula. I advise you to consult a surgeon for further evaluation and to undergo certain tests such as fistulography and MRI to confirm the diagnosis of anal fistula so that it can be surgically excise laying open the sinus tract for primary healing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali