What Is a Ganglion cyst?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Aspiration
The most common method of removing a ganglion cyst is aspiration. It is performed by using a needle and syringe to help remove the synovial fluid from the sac, thus removing the cyst in the process. Medications are then administered to help prevent the cyst from returning again.
This procedure is thankfully very straightforward and it can usually be performed at a local doctor’s surgery without the need to go to a hospital. It is also quite painless and will leave nothing but a small hole in the skin. This is usually the preferred option if the nature of the cyst in question allows it.
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