Resection of recurrent third branchial cleft fistulas assisted by flexible pharyngotomy

Table 1 Characteristics of 12 adult patients with recurrent third branchial cleft fistulas

Case	Sex	Side	Age in yr	History of operative resection	Internal opening observed on barium radiography	Internal opening observed on pharyngosco-py	Duration of follow-up in mo	Recurrence
1	Male	Left	58	Yes	Yes	Yes	13	None
2	Female	Right	49	Yes	Yes	Yes	27	None
3	Female	Right	50	Yes	Yes	Yes	39	None
4	Male	Left	46	Yes	Yes	Yes	40	None
5	Male	Right	33	Yes	Yes	Yes	40	None
6	Female	Left	23	Yes	Yes	Yes	41	None
7	Male	Left	20	Yes	Yes	Yes	48	None
8	Female	Left	43	Yes	No	Yes	48	None
9	Male	Left	22	Yes	No	Yes	52	None
10	Male	Left	56	Yes	Yes	Yes	55	None
11	Male	Left	36	Yes	No	Yes	57	None
12	Male	Left	20	Yes	Yes	Yes	60	None