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Recurrent Cervical Abscess Due to Pyriform Sinus Fistula-A Case Report

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The pyriform sinus fistula is rare congenital anomaly of either third or fourth branchial pouch, which most frequently presented itself by recurrent episodes of neck abscess for long time. Majority of patients with this anomaly presented with symptoms before 10 years and it is more common than has previously been commonly found on leftside (93%). Clinically high index of suspicion, cannulation of the tract under general anaesthesia, Direct laryngoscopy and fistulogram have freequently been successful in identifying the presence of these embryological remnants. Surgical exploration of sinus tract with its total excision, guided with cannula inside its lumen is the definitive treatment.

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  1. ENT Unit -II, B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad

    Bela Prajapaty & Bharat Shah

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Prajapaty, B., Shah, B. Recurrent Cervical Abscess Due to Pyriform Sinus Fistula-A Case Report. IJO & HNS 49, 391–393 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02994659

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