Two Techniques to Avoid Cyst Spray During Excision

Two Techniques to Avoid Cyst Spray During Excision

Surgical removal of epidermoid cysts can result in "cyst spray," posing a nuisance and risk to the surgeon, staff, and patients. Employing simple techniques at the time of anesthesia administration may decrease exposure to cyst spray. We describe 2 methods that can help: (1) placing an ant...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cutis 2024-07, Vol.114 (1), p.11
Hauptverfasser: Tristani-Firouzi, Bita, Herron, Elliott D, Hull, Christopher M, Herron, Mark D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Aerosols
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - administration & dosage
Epidermal Cyst - surgery
Humans
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Zusammenfassung:Surgical removal of epidermoid cysts can result in "cyst spray," posing a nuisance and risk to the surgeon, staff, and patients. Employing simple techniques at the time of anesthesia administration may decrease exposure to cyst spray. We describe 2 methods that can help: (1) placing an antiseptic-soaked gauze pad over a premarked lesion, or (2) covering the cyst with a clear biohazard bag.
ISSN:2326-6929
2326-6929
DOI:10.12788/cutis.1047