MODIFIED SISTRUNK’S OPERATIO

Abstract

Objective:

To find out the outcomes of Modified Sistrunk’s Operation for thyroglossal cyst/fistula  at the Department of ENT-Head & Neck Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Kathmandu, Nepal.

Methods:

It was a hospital based, prospective, cross-sectional, case series, conducted among the patients, suffering from thyroglossal cyst/fistula, from Jan 2005 to July 2009. Altogether 47 patients underwent classical Sistrunk operation. Among them 13 patients were operated with “Modified Sistrunk Operation” by the author which is specially designed for this pathology. No recurrence was noted during the entire follow up period. The data were analyzed by using simple mathematical tools like percentage and frequency.

Results:

Out of thirteen patients treated with modified Sistrunk operation no recurrence was noted till the follow up of minimum 6 months and maximum four and half years.

Conclusion:

The results of this study so far indicate that modified Sistrunk operation is one of the most effective treatment methods for thyroglossal cyst/fistula without any recurrence.

Keywords: body of hyoid, modified Sistrunk operation, Sistrunk's operation, thyroglossal cyst/fistula