KTP laser assisted endoscopic tissue fibrin glue biocauterization for congenital pyriform sinus fistula in children
Journal
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Journal Volume
85
Pages
115-119
Date Issued
2016
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to assess the efficacy of a novel endoscopic management for congenital pyriform sinus fistula (CPSF) using potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser assisted endoscopic tissue fibrin glue biocauterization in children. Method: From 2010 to 2014, a total of 5 children with recurrent or acute suppurative thyroiditis or neck abscess secondary to CPSF were enrolled retrospectively in this study. Results: Mean age at the first time of endoscopic biocauterization was 6.2 ± 0.7 (5-7) years. The barium swallow study detected a fistula in four cases. Endoscopy identified an internal opening at the pyriform sinus in all cases with four on the left side and one on the right side. All patients underwent KTP laser assisted endoscopic tissue fibrin glue biocauterization as treatment for CPSF. Only one case required the second endoscopic procedure due to fluctuation of symptoms. Post-endoscopic follow-up duration of these patients was 24.6 ± 11.6 (7-36) months. Neither complications nor recurrences were noted during follow-up in all patients. Conclusions: For children presenting with repeated acute suppurative thyroiditis or neck infections, clinicians should highly suspect the possibility of CPSF. Endoscopy should be performed not only to confirm the diagnosis but also could be served as an initial treatment modality of biocauterization by KTP laser and tissue fibrin glue, which was demonstrated as a less invasive, safe, and effective method in children. ? 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
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Other Subjects
antibiotic agent; fibrin glue; fibrin glue; abscess; abscess drainage; Article; barium meal; biocauterization; cauterization; child; clinical article; congenital pyriform sinus fistula; endoscopic surgery; endoscopy; female; fistula; follow up; human; infection; male; neck abscess; patient safety; pharynx disease; postoperative care; potassium titanyl phosphate laser; priority journal; retrospective study; thyroiditis; abnormalities; abscess; cauterization; complication; neck; preschool child; pyriform sinus; recurrent disease; respiratory tract fistula; solid state laser; Thyroiditis, Suppurative; Abscess; Cautery; Child; Child, Preschool; Endoscopy; Female; Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; Humans; Lasers, Solid-State; Male; Neck; Pyriform Sinus; Recurrence; Respiratory Tract Fistula; Retrospective Studies; Thyroiditis, Suppurative
Type
journal article