Unusual presentation of a first branchial arch fistula with maxillofacial infection: a case report

Abstract Background First branchial cleft anomaly (FBCA) is a rare congenital defect that arises due to incomplete closure of the ventral portion of the first and second branchial arches. There are variable complex clinical manifestations for patients with FBCA, which are prone to misdiagnosis and i...

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Main Authors: Yu Han, Run-qin Yang, Liu Hong, Cui-ping Zhong, Ding-jun Zha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01303-2