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Published March 01, 2019

Excision of a Ganglion Cyst From the Guyon Canal

This video shows removal of a ganglion cyst from the Guyon canal in a patient with symptoms of ulnar nerve compression. Indications, contraindications, technical pearls, and potential pitfalls are discussed. Preoperative and postoperative imaging studies are presented. An open technique is used for removal of a ganglion cyst from the Guyon canal. Historical results and outcomes from the literature are presented and discussed.