Equis ISSN 2398-2977

Pharynx: cyst - resection

Introduction

• Pharyngeal cysts      are generally subepiglottic in position but occasionally embryologic remnants occur in the dorsal pharynx.
• Removal of cysts can be undertaken by a laryngotomy approach   Larynx: ventral laryngotomy  , orally or nasally.

Uses

• Removal of subepiglottic cysts.
• Removal of dorsal pharyngeal cysts.

Advantages

• Oral approach techniques are minimally invasive with little post-operative care or hemorrhage.
• Nasal approach for dorsal pharyngeal cysts can be undertaken with standing sedation.

Disadvantages

• Need for general anesthesia (GA).
• Risk of post-operative cicatrix formation.

Requirements

Preparation

Procedure

Aftercare

Outcomes

Prognosis

• Generally fair.