Efficacy of Sistrunk's Operation for Thyroglossal Cyst and Sinus; Tertiary Care Experience

Abstract

Objective: To study efficacy of Sistrunk's operation for excision of thyroglossal cyst and sinus in reducing the recurrence rate.
Method: This study was carried out at the department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital Lahore from June 2008 to December 2019. All confirmed cases of thyroglossal duct cyst and sinus, both male and female belonging to all age groups were included in the study and operated under G/A.
Results: Twenty-five cases were included in the study, 16 females (64%) and 9 males (36%). Male to female ratio is 1:1.78. Out of 25 cases eighteen were thyroglossal cysts (72%), and seven were of thyroglossal sinus (28%). Among cysts, five were suprahyoid (27.77%), eleven were infrahyoid (61%) and two were pre-hyoid 11%. All cases were operated under G/A by Sistrunk technique. Follow-up was done for 02 years. No case was reported for recurrence.
Conclusion: Sistrunk operation is a very effective and reliable technique for excision of thyroglossal cyst and sinus.