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Recurring Splenic Cyst Even After Draing, Giving Alcohol Treatment. Possible To Do Laparoscopic Surgery?

Have a 15 year old who has a splenic cyst rupture in Feb. Hospitalized for 5 days on antibiotics and eventually had it drained ,about 2oocc+. In June a repeat scan was performed and the cyst returner, drained 450cc and did alcohol treatment. Now almost 6mos later a repeat scan show 8cc cyst.Please ,can you suggest someone who could possible do laproscopic surgery to remove the cyst. She is evidently in the 10% the alcohol tx does not work.
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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hi,
laparoscopic surgery will help you. if your symptoms are minimal you can keep your self under close followup with your doctor
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Recurring Splenic Cyst Even After Draing, Giving Alcohol Treatment. Possible To Do Laparoscopic Surgery?

hi, laparoscopic surgery will help you. if your symptoms are minimal you can keep your self under close followup with your doctor