Congenital lateral fistulae on the neck in 8-years girl
Journal Title: New Medicine - Year 2012, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
<b>Introduction.</b> Congenital lateral fistulae, the anomaly of the branchial second cleft derivatives is the most common anomalies of branchial apparatus (1, 3, 4).<br><b>Material and methods.</b> In Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology Medical University of Warsaw 8-years girl was treated because of the congenital lateral fistulae. The ultrasound image of the neck and radiography with barium (into the external opening) was done.<br><b>Results.</b> The surgical procedure was performed in general anesthesia. The excision of whole duct of fistulae through the two incisions was made. No recurrence was observed.<br><b>Conclusions. </b>1. The complete excision of the entire fistulae duct is preferable treatment of choice. 2. The surgery procedure should be done as soon as possible before inflammation occurs because of high risk of adhesions (5).
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Monika Jabłońska-Jesionowska, Małgorzata Dębska, Lidia Zawadzka-Głos
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