Michael Mason has suffered from subsacral pain and swelling for 2 weeks and finally was referred to a colorectal surgeon for care.He is currently in the ambulatory surgical center OR bed positioned in the jackknife position.The perioperative nurse has gently but firmly taped his buttocks laterally to the rails of the OR bed to promote exposure to the surgical site.What procedure is Michael prepared to undergo,based on his symptoms and the surgical preparation?

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Excision of a pilonidal cyst and sinus is removal of the cyst with sinus tracts from the intergluteal fold on the posterior surface of the lower sacrum.A pilonidal cyst and sinus,which may be congenital in origin,rarely become symptomatic until the individual reaches adulthood,most commonly in young men.The patient is placed in jackknife position with the buttocks taped open laterally and secured to the sides of the OR bed.

Michael Mason Has Suffered from Subsacral Pain and Swelling for 2