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Does A Hole On My Tailbone Require Surgery?
I have a tiny hole that came up on my tailbone and they said it appeared to be tunneling. does that usually require surgery? about 30 years ago I had polinodial cysts removed from my tailbone that left a hole 12 inches long, 8 inches deep and 5 and a half inches wide that took over a year to heal from the inside o
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Hi,
It might require surgery if it tunnels interiorly, as a deep fistula can lead to infections. Make sure to follow up with your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Racheal Wolfson, Neurologist, Surgical
It might require surgery if it tunnels interiorly, as a deep fistula can lead to infections. Make sure to follow up with your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Racheal Wolfson, Neurologist, Surgical
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