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Drainage of Bakers Cysts

Date: May 4, 2012

Question:

Under ultrasound guidance, a 18-gauge needle was advanced into the cystic collection (Baker's Cyst). 6 mL of highly viscous straw-colored fluid was aspirated. There was marked collapse of the cavity. We then proceeded to inject 3 mL of a 1:1:1 solution of 1% Lidocaine, Depo-Medrol, and Kenalog. Please help. I thought 20612, 76942. Thanks
Question ID : 3659
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