Gynaecology
Bartholins Cyst
Procedure
Bartholin’s Abcess/Cyst Drainage or Incision
This involves a Surgical excision of the cyst under general anaesthesia or Incision and drainage of Bartholin’s abscess or Marsupialization of cyst.
Procedure
Bartholin’s Abcess/Cyst Drainage or Incision
Surgical excision of the cyst under general anaesthesia. Incision and drainage of Bartholin’s abscess. Marsupialization
of cyst.
Anaesthetic
See “About your anaesthetic” information sheet for information about the anaesthetic and the risks involved. If you have any concerns, talk these over with your anaesthetist.
If you have not been given an information sheet, please ask for one.
General Risks Of A Procedure
They include: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Small areas of the lungs may collapse, increasing the risk of chest infection. This may need antibiotics and physiotherapy.
Clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) with pain and swelling. Rarely part of this clot may break off and go to the lungs which can be fatal.
A heart attack because of strain on the heart or a stroke. Death is possible due to the procedure.
Risks Of This Procedure
There are some risks/ complications, which include:
(a) The patency and function of the duct may not return to normal in approximately 20% of cases.
(b) Recurrence of abscess or cyst is common and will need a repeat procedure.
(c) A malodorous discharge may continue for some time. This may require long term wound dressings.
(d) Increased risk in obese people of wound infection, chest infection, heart and lung complications and thrombosis.
(e) Increased risk in smokers of wound and chest infections, heart and lung complications and thrombosis.