Surgical treatment of thyroglossal duct cyst in 36 adults
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-6090.2011.06.020
- VernacularTitle:36例成人甲状舌管囊肿外科诊治分析
- Author:
Xueqing LI
;
Yingjun QUAN
;
Yongxiang CHEN
;
Chenghui TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thyroglossal duct cyst;
Surgical treatment
- From:
Journal of Endocrine Surgery
2011;05(6):416-417
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze clinical features and surgical treatment of thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) in adult patients.Methods Clinical data of 36 adult patients with TDC were analyzed retrospectively.Results All the 36 patients received surgical resection of Sistrunk's procedure.One case suffered wound infection after the operation.Two cases recurred(recurrence rate:5.6％)but cured after the 2nd operation and showed no sign of recurrence during the follow up of 18 and 26 months respectively.No other complications were reported.Conclusions Etiological factors,pathological and anatomical features need to be analyzed.Surgical treatment should focus on hyoid bone and the upper area.The recurrence rate depends on total resection of cyst.
