An intriguing case of a complete 2nd arch branchial fistula: a portal to the infectious world

Authors

  • Komatreddy G. Reddy Department of General Surgery, Kamineni hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4436-030X
  • Poojitha R. G. Venkat Department of General Surgery, Kamineni hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Katra S. Teja Department of General Surgery, Kamineni hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20222954

Keywords:

2nd brachial cleft, Complete fistula, Fistulogram, Sternocleidomastoid, Excision

Abstract

Complete 2nd arch branchial fistulae are very rare congenital anomalies of head and neck. They arise due to the incomplete obliteration of the branchial clefts during embryonic period. In this article we report a case of type IV 2nd branchial cleft anomaly in a 15-year-old female. Explicit knowledge regarding its development, anatomy and accurate diagnosis, skillful complete excision of the tract is paramount in its management and to prevent recurrence.

Author Biographies

Komatreddy G. Reddy, Department of General Surgery, Kamineni hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Department of General Surgery

Postgraduate

Poojitha R. G. Venkat, Department of General Surgery, Kamineni hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Department of General Surgery

Postgraduate

Katra S. Teja, Department of General Surgery, Kamineni hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Department of General Surgery

Postgraduate

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2022-10-29

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