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Endoscopic Removal of a Cervical Esophageal Duplication Cyst
Author(s) -
Leader Brittany A.,
Rutter Michael J.,
Shott Sally R.,
Smith Matthew M.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.28326
Subject(s) - gene duplication , medicine , cyst , surgery , biology , genetics , gene
A 6‐month‐old female presented for 2 months of noisy breathing. Flexible laryngoscopy showed limited bilateral vocal fold abduction. Computed tomography revealed a non‐enhancing 3.6 × 2.3 × 3.5 cystic prevertebral mass spanning C2‐T. Using an endoscopic approach, the overlying mucosa was incised, and the cyst was freed and fully excised from the surrounding mucosa with blunt microlaryngeal instruments without complication. Three months postoperatively she had no respiratory issues and was eating well. Flexible laryngoscopy revealed bilateral vocal fold mobility. We propose that endoscopic removal of a cervical esophageal duplication cyst in selected cases is an alternative to open excision. Laryngoscope , 130:2053–2055, 2020