Bilateral Piriform sinus fistulas: a case study and review of management options

Bilateral Piriform sinus fistulas: a case study and review of management options

Abstract Background Piriform sinus fistulas occur due to developmental abnormalities of the third and fourth branchial arches, and almost always occur unilaterally. They generally present as recurrent abscesses in the anterior-inferior neck, with concurrent thyroiditis. They have conventionally been...

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Main Authors: Deanna Lammers, Ross Campbell, Jorge Davila, Johnna MacCormick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Piriform sinus fistula
Fourth Branchial fistula
Third Branchial fistula
Branchial arch abnormality
Suppurative Thyroiditis
Endoscopic repair
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-018-0258-y

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