Endoscope-assisted excision of cystic hygroma in neck.
- Author:
Ping HAN
1
;
Xiaoming HUANG
;
Qian CAI
;
Wei SUN
;
Mingming GUO
;
Faya LIANG
;
Xiaoyu JIANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Endoscopy;
Female;
Head and Neck Neoplasms;
surgery;
Humans;
Infant;
Lymphangioma, Cystic;
surgery;
Neck;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2011;25(12):531-538
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To get more cosmetic effect, we explore the feasibility, validity and security of endoscope-assisted excision of the cystic hygroma.
METHOD:Six patients of cystic hygroma accepted endoscope-assisted excision of the cystic hygroma in neck, 3 by anterior chest approach alone, 1 by upper incision alone, and 2 by combined approach.
RESULT:All procedures were successfully done using the endoscope -assisted approach. There were no conversion of the operations and postoperative complications. All families were satisfied with the cosmetic results.
CONCLUSION:Endoscope-assisted excision of the cystic hygroma via different approaches can be applied effectively, safely and feasibly, allowing adequate exposure for dissection, and resulting in a good cosmetic results, and would be considered as a newly surgery for these patients.
