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Midline cervical cleft.

T J Gargan, M McKinnon, J B Mulliken

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Midline cervical cleft, a rare congenital neck anomaly, is linked to branchiogenic syndromes. Surgical correction involves complete excision and Z-plasty closure for optimal outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Congenital Anomalies
    • Developmental Biology
    • Surgical Techniques

    Background:

    • Midline cervical cleft is an infrequent congenital malformation affecting the anterior neck.
    • It represents a spectrum of midline branchiogenic syndromes.
    • These syndromes arise from aberrant cell migration originating from the branchial arches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a series of 12 cases of midline cervical clefts.
    • To describe the clinical presentation and management of this rare anomaly.
    • To elucidate the embryological basis and surgical approach for midline cervical clefts.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 12 cases over 30 years.
    • Surgical intervention involving complete cleft excision.

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  • Reconstruction utilizing multiple Z-plasties.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful surgical correction in all reported cases.
    • Demonstration of the efficacy of complete excision and Z-plasty.
    • Confirmation of the association with branchiogenic syndromes.

    Conclusions:

    • Midline cervical clefts are part of a broader spectrum of branchiogenic anomalies.
    • Complete surgical excision of the cleft and fibrous cord is the recommended treatment.
    • Z-plasty provides effective closure for midline cervical clefts.