What primary care clinicians need to know about pilonidal disease

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of PAs

Abstract

Abstract

Pilonidal disease, although relatively common, often is not appropriately recognized and treated. This inflammatory condition may be found in several areas on the body; this article reviews disease affecting the gluteal cleft, how to identify the condition, initial treatment, and when to consider surgical intervention for definitive care.

First Page

34

Last Page

37

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000794972.13932.d5

Publication Date

11-2021

Comments

Wood J. (2021). What primary care clinicians need to know about pilonidal disease. JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 34(11), 34–37.

https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000794972.13932.d5

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