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Is the ganglion cyst removal a risky thing to do?
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No: For practical purposes, removing a ganglion cyst is very low risk.
Answered 10/24/2013
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Not really: Ganglions should only be removed if they are bothersome. I also remove ganglions for concerned patients who have a history (personal of family) of cancer. Some can be performed under local anesthetic, but i prefer general or regional block for wrist ganglions associated with the joint. As with any operation there are risks involved, but the risk of this procedure is very small.
Answered 9/17/2015
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