Identification of a branchial cleft anomaly via handheld point-of-care ultrasound
Branchial anomalies result from incomplete obliteration of the branchial arch structures during embryogenesis. Second branchial arch anomalies are commonly found on the lower third of the neck, with an opening at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and may drain secretions or puru...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2022-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Ultrasonography |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.15557/JoU.2022.0012 |