According to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin infection that affects ...

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An anal fissure is a crack or tear in the tissue of the anus that may heal on its own. A fistula is a tunnel or connection between organs that usually starts as an abscess and often needs medical ...

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Background: Pediatric renal abscesses is a severe infectious disease with a long treatment period. Due to atypical symptoms, there is a risk of delayed diagnosis, missed diagnosis, and misdiagnosis.

A pilonidal cyst, sometimes called pilonidal disease, is a fluid-filled sac that usually occurs on the tailbone at the top of the buttocks. It usually starts as an infection of a hair follicle in the ...