Background First branchial cleft fistula is a rare malformation of the neck and head. The purpose of this report is to showcase a method of treating first brachial cleft fistula while preserving the facial nerve. Case presentation This case report presents an 8-year-old female with a type 2 first branchial cleft fistula. The treatment process follows multidisciplinary approach with the aid of health professionals from different departments, pre-op magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning to map the fistula, and the use of nerve monitoring device (NIM). Conclusion The procedure was successfully done while preserving the facial nerve.
Bawazir, R., Bawazir, A., & Bawazir, O. (2021). First branchial cleft fistula: a case report and literature review. Annals of Pediatric Surgery, 17(1), -. doi: 10.1186/s43159-021-00118-3
MLA
Razan Bawazir; Abdullah Bawazir; Osama Bawazir. "First branchial cleft fistula: a case report and literature review". Annals of Pediatric Surgery, 17, 1, 2021, -. doi: 10.1186/s43159-021-00118-3
HARVARD
Bawazir, R., Bawazir, A., Bawazir, O. (2021). 'First branchial cleft fistula: a case report and literature review', Annals of Pediatric Surgery, 17(1), pp. -. doi: 10.1186/s43159-021-00118-3
VANCOUVER
Bawazir, R., Bawazir, A., Bawazir, O. First branchial cleft fistula: a case report and literature review. Annals of Pediatric Surgery, 2021; 17(1): -. doi: 10.1186/s43159-021-00118-3
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