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Minimal Incision Suction-Assisted Excision of a Large Epidermal Cyst

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Author(s)
Sang Woo ParkJaehoon ChoiHyoung Suk LeeJunhyung Kim
Keimyung Author(s)
Kim, Jun HyungChoi, Jae Hoon
Department
Dept. of Plastic Surgery (성형외과학)
Journal Title
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Issued Date
2015
Volume
39
Keyword
Epidermal cystSuctionWound healingWound closure techniques
Abstract
Background In minimal incision methods for removing
an epidermal cyst, the cyst contents and lining are generally
manually squeezed out through a small opening using
lateral pressure. However, lateral pressure can cause
unintended rupture, such as intracavitary rupture, and
fragmentation of the lining into small pieces that may
cause infection and recurrence. Additionally, it is difficult
to completely remove cysts that are larger than 2 cm. In
this paper, we present a small-incision method using negative-
pressure suction instead of lateral pressure for excision
of large epidermal cysts ([2 cm in diameter).
Methods Between 2006 and 2015, 19 patients with large
epidermal cysts were included in this study. The most
common locations of the cysts were the face and neck (8
cases), back (5 cases), buttocks (4 cases), and axilla (2
cases). The mean diameter of the cysts was 4.4 cm, and the
largest cyst was 14 cm in diameter.
Results The incision length ranged from 0.7–1.8 cm
(mean, 1.0 cm). The mean operative time was 28 min. The
mean follow-up period was 13.2 months. During this period
there were no recurrences. One patient developed a
hematoma, but there were no other complications.
Conclusions We used negative-pressure suction instead
of lateral pressure with a minimal surgical technique. We
were able to completely remove the lining of a large epidermal
cyst through a small incision.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
김준형
최재훈
Publisher
School of Medicine
Citation
Sang Woo Park et al. (2015). Minimal Incision Suction-Assisted Excision of a Large Epidermal
Cyst. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 39, 570–573. doi: 10.1007/s00266-015-0517-5
Type
Article
ISSN
0364-216X
Source
http://lps3.link.springer.com.proxy.dsmc.or.kr/article/10.1007%2Fs00266-015-0517-5
DOI
10.1007/s00266-015-0517-5
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/33002
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