Head and Neck CEUS Fistulography for Cervical Sinuses and Fistula – Preliminary results on Technical Feasibility and Validity
P Dubach · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2012 · Heft 07
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patrick.dubach@insel.ch Introduction: In otorhinolaryngoloy, congenital cyst or fistulas are rare. If localized in the medial neck region most are related to the thyreoglossal duct remnants, whereas if situated in the lateral neck region they are related to complex developmental anomalies of the branchial arches, the lymphatic apparatus or arterio-venous system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of CEUS fistulography as alternative bedside method in evaluation of these lesions. A significant proportion of these anomalies become already symptomatic in the pediatric population. Children and ado…