Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of salivary fistula, is the surgery very troublesome, is general anesthesia mandatory, and what is the approximate cost?Doctor's answer:
A salivary fistula is one of the more common congenital fistulas in the neck. Its internal opening is located near the tonsillar fossa on the same side, while the external opening is mostly on the skin of the anterior lower part of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. There is an upward-running fistula between the two openings.Treatment for a salivary fistula is not difficult, and the fistula (cyst) excision can be performed around the age of 5 to 6. However, for cases with recurrent infections, the local area often becomes red and swollen with purulent discharge. In such cases, the surgery is not limited by age, and well-equipped hospitals may even advance the age for surgery.