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PurposeThe aim of this study is to evaluate a minimal invasive approach in the management of fourth branchial fistula using N-butyl cyanocrylate (histoacryl) and to study its feasibility. Patients and methodsBetween 2006 and 2011, a retrospective study of five children with fourth branchial fistula treated at Assiut University hospital was carried out. Their age ranged from 2 to 5.5 years. Three were females. Histoacryl (adhesive material) was injected through the tract under general anesthesia. ResultsAll the children presented with a discharging fourth branchial fistula. Three of them had a left-sided fistula. Fistulogram was carried out in all patients; two of them had a complete fistula. The duration of the procedure ranged between 10 and 15 min. No complications were noted. The duration of follow-up ranged from 2 months to 1 year. No recurrence was encountered during the period of follow-up. ConclusionHistoacryl injection of the fourth branchial fistula is an effective, easy, and minimally invasive procedure that can be carried out by junior staff. Surgery may be performed as a backup if there is failure or recurrence after injection.

Histoacryl injection in the management of fourth branchial fistula