The aetiology and management of branchial cysts
β Scribed by W. G. Paley; N. C. Keddie
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1970
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 344 KB
- Volume
- 57
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-1323
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
The clinical features and management of a series of branchial cysts are described in detail. The problem of branchial fistula is discussed. A discussion of the origin of branchial cysts is given. The conclusion from our series and other evidence in the literature is that they arise from branchial cleft rests.
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