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Fourth branchial arch fistula: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Gauri Mankekar ,
Sadhana R. Nayak ,
M. V. Kirtane  and
M. V. Ingle
Gauri Mankekar*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay.
Sadhana R. Nayak
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay.
M. V. Kirtane
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay.
M. V. Ingle
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay.
*
Dr Gauri Mankekar, 41 Crystal Apartment, Gulmohar Road, Juhu Scheme, Bombay - 400 049, India.
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Abstract

Fourth branchial arch fistula is a rare anomaly. This report describes in detail the presentation and management of a fourth arch fistula.

Keywords

Branchial regionBranchial fistula
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 5 , May 1993 , pp. 458 - 459
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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