Pilonidal disease Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 27-year-old man had an incision and drainage performed in the emergency department three days ago for an infection over the gluteal cleft. He presents to the surgical office today for a follow-up evaluation. The patient continues to have pain in the area. Drainage continued from the first day after the procedure but has since stopped. Temperature is 37oC (98.6oF), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 18/min, and blood pressure is 120/82 mmHg. Examination reveals tenderness and erythema over the left medial gluteal area with a fluctuant lump at the cleft.  Sinus tracts can be seen opening to the overlying skin. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?  

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