ABSTRACT

Hong Kong Med J 2013;19:349–51 | Number 4, August 2013
DOI: 10.12809/hkmj133678
CASE REPORT
Right-sided pyriform sinus fistula in an adult
TL Chow, SH Lam, Adrian XN Lo, KH Au Yeung
Department of Surgery, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
 
 
Pyriform sinus fistula is important despite its rarity, as it can induce a recurrent neck abscess. Most of the reported cases occur in children and the majority affect only the left side. We report a patient with a pyriform sinus fistula of the right neck in an adult, which was successfully treated by surgery. The aetiology of this entity is also discussed herein.
 
Key words: Abscess; Fistula; Pyriform sinus; Recurrence
 
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