Pilonidal sinus

Question 1

defintion?

Answer 1

obstruction of natal cleft hair follicles ~6cm above the anus

Question 2

whats the natal cleft?

Answer 2

bum crack

Question 3

how do abscesses result?

Answer 3

ingrowing of hair excites a foreign body reaction
may cause secondary tracks to open laterally with abscesses

foul-smelling discharge

Question 4

Rx

Answer 4

excision of the sinus tract and primary closure

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