Comparing surgery and non-surgery for pilonidal disease
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This study compares operative (surgery) versus non-operative (non-surgery) treatment options for pilonidal disease. It may help find which approach works better for people at Stanford Healthcare.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are being treated through Stanford Healthcare for pilonidal disease
- You are age 9 or older (the study includes patients over 8)
- You can read, write, and understand English or Spanish
- You can understand and answer the study questionnaire (or with support)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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