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Fourth branchial sinus causing recurrent cervical abscess

P P Burstin1, R J Briggs

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|February 1, 1997
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Recurrent cervical abscesses may indicate an underlying fourth branchial sinus, a rare congenital anomaly. Surgical excision of the sinus tract effectively resolved abscesses in three patients, preventing recurrence.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Anatomy
  • Embryology

Background:

  • Recurrent cervical abscesses are challenging clinical presentations.
  • Previous drainage procedures may not address the underlying etiology.

Observation:

  • Three patients presented with recurrent cervical abscesses.
  • A fourth branchial sinus originating from the piriform fossa was identified in all cases.
  • Imaging and endoscopy confirmed a sinus tract from the left piriform fossa.

Findings:

  • Surgical neck exploration with hemithyroidectomy and sinus tract excision was performed.
  • All patients remained abscess-free post-operatively.
  • This suggests fourth branchial sinus as a potential cause of recurrent cervical abscesses.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering branchial sinus anomalies in recurrent cervical abscesses.
  • Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical management for fourth branchial sinus.
  • Contributes to understanding branchial apparatus embryology and related pathologies.