Endoscopic-Assisted Transcervical Excision of Second Branchial Cleft Anomalies in Young Children.
Thinh T Kieu, Hosam H Alkhatib, Shaunak Amin et al.
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Case in brief
This report details the use of an endoscopic-assisted transcervical technique for excising second branchial cleft anomalies in three young children aged 2 to 8 years. The method facilitated safe identification and ligation of the tracts, resulting in improved visualization and smaller incisions compared to traditional approaches. The cases were successfully resolved with this innovative technique.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Endoscopic-assisted transcervical excision can enhance the safety and efficacy of treating second branchial cleft anomalies in pediatric patients.
Why it matters
This technique may represent a valuable alternative to conventional surgical methods, potentially reducing recovery time and complications in young children.