Cyst Puncture-Aspiration

US-guided puncture and aspiration of cyst content (renal, hepatic, ovarian, etc.).

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Cyst Puncture-Aspiration

Synonyms : percutaneous cyst drainage, ultrasound-guided cyst aspiration

Background

Symptomatic or indeterminate cyst requiring fluid analysis.

Procedure

US-guided needle aspiration. Duration: 10-20 minutes.

Risks

Cyst recurrence (frequent), bleeding, infection.

Recovery

Same-day discharge.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).