Outcomes of endoscopic chemo- and laser-cauterizations and open fistulectomy for pyriform sinus fistula

Abstract Background Acute suppurative thyroiditis through the congenital pyriform sinus fistula (PSF) often recurs if the fistula is not resected. Although endoscopic chemo-cauterization (ECC) to obliterate the orifice of the fistula is less invasive than open fistulectomy, it may require repeated t...

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Main Authors: Hiroo Masuoka, Akira Miyauchi, Takahiro Sasaki, Tsutomu Sano, Akihiro Miya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-021-00537-7