Features of Diagnostics, Clinical Course and Treatment of the Branchial Cleft Cysts

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to determine the features of diagnostics, clinical course and treatment of the branchial cleft cysts. Patients and Methods: The study composed of the branchial cleft cysts investigation and their complications in patients of different age groups, methods of diagnostics, anatomical features, surgical stages and pathomorphological study. Results: Diagnostic value of sonography, MDCT and MRI, pathomorphological study in verification of branchial cleft cysts and their complications have been proved. Surgical treatment technique is presented. Conclusion: Presented methods of diagnostics of the branchial cleft cysts and their complications, variants of clinical course and treatment can reduce the risk of failure at the pre-, intra- and post-operative stages.