Surgical excision and hyoid suspension without tracheostomy for large cervical lymphatic malformation

Hyunjung Kim, In Hak Choi, Doh Young Lee, Jung Hye Byeon, Kwang Yoon Jung

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    Abstract

    Lymphatic malformation is a rare congenital lesion caused by lymphatic abnormality. Herein is a case of extensive pediatric lymphatic malformation involving almost entire neck from skull base to mouth floor. Surgical excision of the huge mass was performed without tracheostomy. Repeated attempts on post-operative extubation resulted in cyanosis and apnea due to narrow postlingual space. Hyoid suspension was performed to improve postlingual insufficiency and apnea events were eventually resolved. Clinical Trial Registration: None.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)23-25
    Number of pages3
    JournalJournal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
    Volume31
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018 Apr

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    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
    • Surgery

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