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Pilonidal Sinus Video
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A pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a small cyst or abscess that occurs in the cleft at the top of the buttocks. A PNS usually contains hair, dirt, and debris. It can cause severe pain and can often become infected. If it becomes infected, it may ooze pus and blood and have a foul odor. A PNS is a condition that mostly affects men and is also common in young adults. It’s also more common in people who sit a lot, like cab drivers.
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This video covers pilonidal sinus, a small cyst or abscess that occurs in the cleft at the top of the buttocks. It explains what the sinus contains and what can happen if it becomes infected.
Key points
- Defines a pilonidal sinus as a small cyst or abscess at the top of the buttocks
- Notes it usually contains hair, dirt and debris
- Explains it can cause severe pain and can become infected, oozing pus and blood with a foul odor
- Notes it mostly affects men and young adults, and is more common in people who sit a lot
Video Overview
This video presents “Pilonidal Sinus Video” — A pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a small cyst or abscess that occurs in the cleft at the top of the buttocks. A PNS usually contains hair, dirt, and debris. It can cause severe pain and can often become infected. If it becomes infected, it may. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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