title: [The excision of branchial parapharyngeal cysts by transbuccal or l cervical approach].
abstract: Branchial cysts located in the parapharyngeal space are extremely rare; only seven cases were described in the literature between 1927 and today. In Quebec City, two cases were operated on during the last 3 years. Often, many antibiotic and surgical treatments have been inefficiently used, before getting to the correct diagnosis and final curative treatment. We stress the importance of a detailed evaluation of the lesion and of a noninvasive surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging is the primary imaging modality for parapharyngeal space masses, and surgical excision using the transoral approach is advantageous in selected cases.
authors.affiliation: Département d'oto-rhino-laryngoloie, Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, Quebec, City.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chabot
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fradet
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thériault
authors.forename: Y P
authors.initials: YP
authors.lastname: Morrissette
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001935:Branchioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010614:Pharynx / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Excision par voie transbuccale ou cervicale des kystes branchiaux parapharyngés.