Five-years' experience with outpatient thyroglossal duct cyst surgery

Diagnostic and surgical evaluation of thyroglossal duct cyst and fistula patients: Seven year experience of our clinic

“…[14] In the literature, recurrence rates ranged between 0% and 16%. [15] In our study, recurrence was seen in 14 (15.4%) of our patients, which was similar to literature.…”

“…With regard to the TGDC recurrence rates, some other factors were found in the literature such as an in-adequate cyst excision and young age (<2 years). [15] The average duration of recurrence was 4.93±7.16 years in our study. This may be a result of the age group of patients consulting to our otolaryngology clinic where younger patients may be seen and treated by pediatric surgeons.…”

Risk factors for intra-abdominal abscess following laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis: a retrospective cohort study on 2076 patients

“…Post-appendectomy intra-abdominal abscesses (IAA) are estimated to complicate up to 4.2% of acute non-perforated appendicitis cases and 6.7% to 28% of acute perforated appendicitis cases [1].…”

Outpatient management and surgeon specialty for thyroglossal duct cyst excision: A retrospective analysis of 377 patients and 30‐day outcomes in the American College of Surgeons NSQIP‐P Database

“…Coelho et al. (2017) found no difference in short‐term outcomes by admission status among 36 patients at a single institution. Bratu et al.…”

“…Thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDC) are common congenital anterior neck anomaly, occurring in approximately 7% of the population . The defect consists of a fibrous cyst left by a persistent embryologic thyroglossal duct .…”