Abstract
In pilonidal disease there are recurrent painful draining intergluteal abscesses that require surgical treatment. Many types of treatment have been suggested for this condition. On the basis of our experience, as described below, we propose that pilonidal disease can be successfully treated on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia, minimal excision, marsupialization and packing.
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