Can needle aspiration resolve pilonidal abscess?

Report By: Zoltan Szucs - Clinical Fellow General Surgery
Institution: Thoracic Surgery - Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
Date Submitted: 7th December 2010
Last Modified: 7th December 2010
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [a patient with recurrent pilonidal abscess] is [needle aspiration a realistic alternative to incision and drainage] in [achieving temporary resolution prior to definitive surgery]?