I've been diagnosed with pilonidal sinus and I'm not sure what the best treatment option is. Should I consider plastic surgery or is regular open surgery good enough? I'm a bit worried about recovery and which one would be better long-term

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Pilonidal sinus is best treated with surgical options‚Äîexcision with flap closure or laser.ENT-away inflammations often need tissue excision rather than simple drainage.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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