Lateral neck cyst surgery without ipsilateral tonsillectomy: a retrospective analysis

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-526610
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.52661

Schwan, Franziska E. ; Künzel, Julian ; Weber, Florian

; Vielsmeier, Veronika ; Bohr, Christopher ; Andorfer, Kornelia E. C.

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Abstract

Purpose Several theories have been proposed regarding the origin of lateral neck cysts (LNC). Besides complete surgical resection ipsilateral tonsillectomy and dissection of a tract or its remnants is sometimes recommended. In this retrospective trial we wanted to evaluate if patients, who received LNC resection only, develop complications or recurrence to justify this surgical strategy. Methods ...