Abstract
First branchial cleft anomalies may involve the tympanic membrane or middle ear. A complete otologic examination must be performed in any patient with a suspected first branchial cleft anomaly. A surgeon treating such a defect must be prepared to perform both the excision of the lesion and reconstructive otologic surgery.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 473-477 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
Volume | 105 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology