Endoscope‐assisted transoral removal of a thyroglossal duct cyst using a frenotomy incision: A prospective clinical trial. (8th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Woo, Seung Hoon; Park, Jung Je; Hong, Jong Chul; Wang, Soo‐Geun; Park, Gi Cheol; Eun, Young Gyu; Kim, Jin Pyeong; Jeong, Han‐Sin
• Is Part Of: Laryngoscope. Volume 125:Number 12(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 2730
• Page End: 2735
• Publication Date: 2015-08-08
• Subjects: Endoscope -- frenotomy -- thyroglossal duct cyst -- surgery -- natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51005
• DOI: 10.1002/lary.25508
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0023-852X

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives/Hypothesis: Endoscope‐assisted transoral removal of a thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) has been introduced to clinical practice. However, the technical feasibility, efficacy, and safety of this procedure have not been studied. Herein, we conducted a prospective clinical trial to evaluate endoscope‐assisted transoral removal of a TGDC. Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Methods: Thirty patients were included. We performed endoscope‐assisted transoral removal of TGDCs and evaluated the clinical results and complications over more than 2 years. Results: Endoscope‐assisted transoral resection was successful in all cases. However, transient morbidity was noted in one patient. The mean operation time was 67.33 ± 17.26 minutes. Surgery was not required for recurrence or revision during a follow‐up. Conclusions: Endoscope‐assisted transoral resection of a TGDC is a potentially safe and effective procedure leading to excellent functional and cosmetic outcomes. Additionally, considering the embryological development of TGDCs, the transoral approach can open a new access route to these cysts. Level of Evidence: 2b. Laryngoscope, 125:2730–2735, 2015