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Excision of Vaginal Cysts

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The chapter provides information on the evaluation and management of vaginal and vulvar cysts. Embryology of the urogenital tract is reviewed with special attention directed at the creation of the lower reproductive tract. Basic anatomy and histologic features of the vagina and vulva are described. A differential diagnosis of the various vaginal and vulvar cysts is explored. Evaluation and management for each type of cyst is discussed and surgical techniques for cyst treatments are detailed.

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  1. Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, North Shore—Long Island Jewish Health System, Great Neck, NY, USA

    Nirmala Pillalamarri M.D. & Harvey Winkler M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

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    Farzeen Firoozi

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Pillalamarri, N., Winkler, H. (2015). Excision of Vaginal Cysts. In: Firoozi, F. (eds) Female Pelvic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1504-0_14

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