Removal of Eyelid Epidermal Cyst Using High-Frequency Radio-Wave Electrosurgery.
10.3341/jkos.2014.55.12.1727
- Author:
Jong Yeop PARK
1
;
Ho Chang KIM
;
Eok Soo SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea. ophho@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Epidermal cyst;
High-frequency radio-wave electrosurgery
- MeSH:
Electrosurgery*;
Epidermal Cyst*;
Eyelids*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Recurrence;
Retrospective Studies
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2014;55(12):1727-1733
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
