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Solve This Pilonidal Cyst Scenario

Published on Tue Sep 23, 2025

Question: Hello, I need help finding the procedure code for a pilonidal cyst debridement. The notes are as follows: Preoperative Diagnosis: Pilonidal disease
Postoperative Diagnosis: Pilonidal disease of natal cleft Careful examination of the area of pilonidal disease revealed multiple small sinus tracts in the midline but no evidence of active infection. We used lacrimal duct probes to carefully [...]
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