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Two Techniques to Avoid Cyst Spray During Excision.

Bita Tristani-FirouziElliott D HerronChristopher M HullMark D Herron
Published in: Cutis (2024)
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.
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