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What is Cystectomy (pilonidal)?

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A pilonidal cyst (or pilonidal abscess, pilonidal sinus, sacrococcygeal fistula) is a collection of skin, hair, and fluid near or on the natal cleft of the buttocks. A cystectomy is performed to remove this growth.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pilonidal disorder 4 3
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 2
Mild 1
None 0

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Cystectomy (pilonidal)

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 2
Excessive bleeding 1
Post-surgical pain 1

Duration

Stopped having Cystectomy (pilonidal)

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 8
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 3
Usually 1
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 2
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 1
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 1
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 0
Not specified 3
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1 patient evaluation for Cystectomy (pilonidal)

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Jun 9, 2014 (Started Jun 09, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for removal of cyst on neck and back area)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for pilonidal disorder)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: One time
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Cost: $200+ monthly
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