Successful endoscopic ablation of a pyriform sinus fistula in a child: case report and literature review

Pediatr Surg Int. 2016 Jun;32(6):623-7. doi: 10.1007/s00383-016-3868-3. Epub 2016 Jan 28.

Abstract

Recurrent thyroid infections are rare in children. When present, patients should be evaluated for anatomic anomalies such as pyriform sinus fistulae. We describe a 12-year-old girl with history of recurrent thyroid abscesses secondary to a pyriform sinus fistula and managed with concurrent endoscopic ablation and incision and drainage.

Keywords: Endoscopic ablation; Pediatric surgery; Pyriform sinus fistula; Recurrent thyroid abscesses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Child
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Fistula / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Pyriform Sinus / surgery*
  • Thyroid Diseases / surgery*