Observational Study
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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2019; 7(23): 3957-3963
Published online Dec 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i23.3957
Table 1 Characteristics of 12 adult patients with recurrent third branchial cleft fistulas
CaseSexSideAge in yrHistory of operative resectionInternal opening observed on barium radiographyInternal opening observed on pharyngosco-pyDuration of follow-up in moRecurrence
1MaleLeft58YesYesYes13None
2FemaleRight49YesYesYes27None
3FemaleRight50YesYesYes39None
4MaleLeft46YesYesYes40None
5MaleRight33YesYesYes40None
6FemaleLeft23YesYesYes41None
7MaleLeft20YesYesYes48None
8FemaleLeft43YesNoYes48None
9MaleLeft22YesNoYes52None
10MaleLeft56YesYesYes55None
11MaleLeft36YesNoYes57None
12MaleLeft20YesYesYes60None