First branchial cleft fistula: case reports and literature review

Noel, F.; Leung, A.

Journal of Otolaryngology 16(4): 247-251

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0381-6605
PMID: 3656505
Document Number: 302383
The 1st branchial cleft accounts for about 5% of branchial arch anomalies. The necessity for wide surgical exposure to delineate the anatomy between the facial nerve and tract is stressed; migrating mesenchyme, which brings with it the facial nerve, can orientate medially, laterally or both sides of the tract. Three cases and a literature a review are presented.

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