First branchial cleft fistula: a case report and literature review
Abstract Background First branchial cleft fistula is a rare malformation of the neck and head. The purpose of this report is to showcase a method of treating first brachial cleft fistula while preserving the facial nerve. Case presentation This case report presents an 8-year-old female with a type 2...
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2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Abstract Background First branchial cleft fistula is a rare malformation of the neck and head. The purpose of this report is to showcase a method of treating first brachial cleft fistula while preserving the facial nerve. Case presentation This case report presents an 8-year-old female with a type 2 first branchial cleft fistula. The treatment process follows multidisciplinary approach with the aid of health professionals from different departments, pre-op magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning to map the fistula, and the use of nerve monitoring device (NIM). Conclusion The procedure was successfully done while preserving the facial nerve. |
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| Item Description: | 10.1186/s43159-021-00118-3 2090-5394 |