First Branchial Arch Fistula: A Rarity and a Surgical Challenge.

Rajkumar, J S; Ganesh, Deepa; Anirudh, J R; Akbar, S; Joshi, Niraj

Rajkumar, J S; Ganesh, Deepa; Anirudh, J R; Akbar, S; Joshi, Niraj.

Afiliación

Rajkumar JS; Chairman & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, Department of Minimal Access Surgery, LifeLine RIGID Hospitals , Kilpauk, Chennai, India .
Ganesh D; Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon, Department of Minimal Access Surgery, LifeLine RIGID Hospitals , Kilpauk, Chennai, India .
Anirudh JR; Assistant Surgeon, Department of Minimal Access Surgery, LifeLine RIGID Hospitals , Kilpauk, Chennai, India .
Akbar S; Assistant Surgeon, Department of Minimal Access Surgery, LifeLine RIGID Hospitals , Kilpauk, Chennai, India .
Joshi N; Consultant ENT Surgeon, Department of ENT, LifeLine RIGID Hospitals , Kilpauk, Chennai, India .

J Clin Diagn Res ; 10(6): PD19-21, 2016 Jun.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27504352

RESUMEN

Although 2(nd) Branchial arch fistulae (from incomplete closure of Cervical sinus of His) are well known, 1(st) arch fistulae are much rarer (<10%) and are usually not tackled comprehensively. We present a case of a rare first branchial arch fistula of the type II Arnot classification, which presented with two external openings of more than 20 years duration. Patient had a successful resection of all the concerned fistulous tract. Review of literature and the surgical challenges of the procedure are presented herewith.

Palabras clave

Arnot type II; Branchial anomaly; Branchial fistula; Facial nerve

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Diagn Res Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: India

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