Pilonidal cyst incision and drainage is a relatively simple procedure. A pilonidal cystectomy is more complex, but may be more effective at preventing recurrence.

The most common type of pilonidal cyst surgery is incision and drainage, but a surgeon will remove the cyst if it recurs or a person has continuing difficulties with it. Learn more.

Incision and drainage (I&D) is not the preferred method for cyst removal, as it can recur. But in cases where the cyst is infected, it becomes difficult to remove the cyst entirely.

Drainage is not the preferred approach for epidermoid or pilar cysts of the skin. The procedure leaves behind the layer of cells lining the drained cyst, which will eventually cause it to recur.

Shunting. Your surgeon inserts a tube, or shunt, into the cyst. This allows the fluid to drain and be absorbed into your body. But because the shunt remains in place, you may become dependent on ...

Very rare It is unusual for multiple dermoid cysts to be found in the floor of the mouth. When they do grow in the head or neck, there is often only one mass, and, in most cases, they involve orbital ...

The cyst comes back or is likely to come back. Incision and drainage doesn't work. You have a fever or other symptoms of an infection. Your doctor thinks you might have sepsis or an STI. Surgery A ...