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Second branchial anomalies in children.

Ramazan Karabulut1, Kaan Sönmez, Zafer Türkyilmaz

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical Faculty, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey. karabulutr@yahoo.com

ORL; Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Its Related Specialties
|June 9, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Second branchial anomalies, most common in children, are effectively treated with surgical excision. Using a polypropylene suture as a guide during surgery helps prevent incomplete removal and recurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Branchial anomalies are congenital malformations arising from the embryonic branchial arches.
  • Second branchial arch anomalies are the most prevalent type, often presenting in childhood.
  • Clinical presentation typically involves sinuses with discharge, requiring surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinical experience with second branchial arch anomalies.
  • To evaluate patient data over a 10-year period.
  • To analyze diagnostic and surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 14 patients operated on between 1994 and 2004.
  • Data collected included age, sex, presenting complaint, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and histopathology.

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  • Surgical excision was performed using a step ladder incision.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of anomalies were sinuses (93%), commonly presenting with discharge.
    • The mean patient age was 5.3 years, with left-sided predominance.
    • No postoperative complications or recurrences were noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Second branchial arch anomalies are common, with sinuses being frequent in pediatric patients.
    • Surgical excision is the definitive treatment.
    • Utilizing a polypropylene suture as a guide aids in complete excision and reduces recurrence risk.