Removal of Eyelid Epidermal Cyst Using High-Frequency Radio-Wave Electrosurgery. |
Jong Yeop Park, Ho Chang Kim, Eok Soo Suh |
Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea. ophho@hanmail.net |
고주파 전기수술을 이용한 눈꺼풀 표피낭종의 제거 |
박종엽⋅김호창⋅서억수 |
Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea |
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Abstract |
PURPOSE To introduce an effective new surgical approach with high-frequency radio-wave electrosurgery to remove eyelid epidermal cysts. METHODS: Thirteen patients (13 eyes) with eyelid epidermal cysts were enrolled in the present study. All patients underwent high-frequency radio-wave electrosurgery (Ellman surgitron(R)) to remove the epidermal cyst. The results were analyzed retrospectively, after a follow-up of more than 6 months. RESULTS: At 6 months postoperatively, all eyes showed no recurrence of epidermal cyst. Additionally, no complications were reported by any patient. CONCLUSIONS: High-frequency radio-wave electrosurgery is an effective procedure to remove eyelid epidermal cyst without recurrence. |
Key Words:
Epidermal cyst;High-frequency radio-wave electrosurgery |
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