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  • Title: Neonatal vs delayed-onset fourth branchial pouch anomalies: therapeutic implications.
    Author: Leboulanger N, Ruellan K, Nevoux J, Pezzettigotta S, Denoyelle F, Roger G, Garabedian EN.
    Journal: Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg; 2010 Sep; 136(9):885-90. PubMed ID: 20855681.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To determine the presentation of third or fourth branchial pouch anomalies in various age groups of children and evaluate endoscopic cauterization as a treatment technique. DESIGN: Retrospective study of patients treated from 2000 to 2009. SETTING: Tertiary care children's hospital. PATIENTS: Pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years (mean age, 5.5 years), including 5 neonates. INTERVENTIONS: Endoscopic and/or open surgical management of third and fourth branchial pouch anomalies; clinical and endoscopic follow-up. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Absence of clinical recurrence; closure of the sinus tract. RESULTS: Two forms of presentation were identified: a neonatal form, characterized by a voluminous and compressive cervical mass (5 of 20 [25%]) and a childhood form, presenting as a cervical abscess (15 of 20 [75%]). The vast majority of our patients regardless of presentation were treated endoscopically (n = 19), with a success rate of 68% (13 of 19) after 1 procedure, 79% (15 of 19) after 2 procedures, and 89% (17 of 19) after 3 procedures. Neonatal and adult presentations require slightly different therapeutic approaches. CONCLUSIONS: Third and fourth branchial pouch anomalies can present in 2 distinct forms: a neonatal form and a childhood form. The endoscopic technique should be the favored approach for both forms: whenever possible, in view of its simplicity, rapidity, and the lack of serious postoperative complications. Recurrences can be treated by repeated cauterization using the same technique, with good long-term outcomes. An age-based management algorithm has been developed.
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