Drainage of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Drainage of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
What is it:

When the ductless gland is developing throughout embryological development, it starts out as a gaggle of cells that are set at the bottom of the tongue within the back of the mouth. Throughout embryological development, the thyroid cells move down a canal referred to as the thyroglossal duct to the ultimate location of the thyroid within the neck. Once the thyroid reaches its final location the duct involutes or disappears. If the duct doesn't absolutely disappear, parts of the duct will produce pockets referred to as thyroglossal duct cysts. These pockets will fill with fluid or mucous secretion

Before the operation:
  • For few hours before the operation stop eating and drinking. You do not need to do any other preparations before the operation
  • Talk to your doctor regarding any issues you've got relating to the requirement for this operation, its risks, how it'll be done or what the results can mean
The operation:
  • Doctor will give you general anesthesia so that you kid is going to asleep during the operation and do not feel pain
  • The doctor can build a tiny low cut in your child’s neck and do away with the cyst. The doctor may place a tiny low tube known as a drain within the incision
  • This lets additional fluid drain out. This tube is going to be removed before your kid goes home. Then the doctor can shut the cut with stitches. The stitches are going to be coated with skinny, white strips known as steri-strips
After the operation:
  • Do not get the incision or steri-strips wet. You'll be able to wash around them with a wet fabric. Do not wash your child’s hair till the steri-strips
  • Your kid ought to drink many fluids. They will eat their usual food
  • Your kid ought to have solely quiet activity for one week. This implies no straining, work, swimming or contact sports
Possible complications:
  • Complications when surgery is completed may embody infection, haematoma and repetition
  • Wound infections can even occur once the cyst is busted or once the tubular cavity is entered