Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Ganglion cysts are the very common type of swelling in the hand and wrist. They normally contain a thick clear fluid and can arise in a variety of structures but there are four common locations in the hand and wrist –
Ganglion cysts usually arise spontaneously but, occasionally there is a history of injury or the joint is starting to develop arthritis.
Swelling becomes usually noticeable which may or may not be associated with pain.
We use dissolving absorbable sutures which doesn’t require removal.
Although, the complications are not so common but like any surgery there is a possibility of scarring, hypertrophy, keloid formation, infection, bleeding, delayed wound healing, incomplete excision, recurrence, stiffness of the neighbouring joints and injury to the adjacent neurovascular bundle
The surgery takes approximately 20 to 40 minutes. It is generally done under local or can also be done under general anesthetics
I just had the otoplasty procedure at MACS clinic in Watford. From the initial consultation through to the surgery itself, I felt totally looked after by the brilliant staff. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the clinic is very nice and I felt at ease at all times. Mr Vadodaria was very thorough, reassuring and happy to answer any questions and the surgery itself was painless. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the clinic to anyone!
– Jessica Barber –
Fantastic service! Lovely and approachable staff. Surgeon was incredibly informative, took the time to answer all my questions. Would highly recommend!
– Rajpal Gore –
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