Open AccessFourth Branchial Fistula: Revisited
Author(s) -
Anandabrata Bose,
Arup Sengupta,
Tshering Dorjee Sherpa,
Nomi Paul
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-0539
pISSN - 0975-7899
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10001-1214
Subject(s) - medicine , head and neck , fistula , surgery , pouch , thyroid , anatomy , radiology
Third or fourth branchial pouch anomaly is rare. It usually presents as an acute inflammatory swelling of the lower neck and frequently involves the thyroid gland. Surgical treatment is essential to prevent recurrence. USG, CT scan and barium esophagography help in the diagnosis. Complete excision of tract after proper identification is necessary to prevent recurrence. How to cite this article Bose A, Sengupta A, Sherpa TD, Paul N. Fourth Branchial Fistula: Revisited. Int J Head Neck Surg 2015;6(1):26-28.