The Sistrunk procedure for thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) resection leaves a visible neck scar. Transoral endoscopic approaches offer potential cosmetic advantages, but pediatric data remain limited. This study evaluated the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of a modified transoral endoscopic vestibular approach for pediatric TGDC.
No actionable change for audiologists; this study concerns pediatric neck surgery outside the audiology scope of practice.
While outside direct audiology practice, minimally invasive pediatric neck surgeries can occasionally intersect with ENT-audiology multidisciplinary care pathways, but this specific study has no meaningful relevance to hearing care.
- 01Describes a transoral (through-the-mouth) endoscopic technique for removing thyroglossal duct cysts in children.
- 02Positioned as an alternative to the standard Sistrunk procedure, which requires a neck incision.
- 03Study assessed safety, feasibility, and cosmetic outcomes of the new approach.
- 04Published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.
- 05No direct relevance to hearing loss, hearing aids, or audiological practice.
Transoral endoscopic resection of thyroglossal duct cysts is safe and feasible in pediatric patients.
studypartially supportedTransoral endoscopic technique offers superior cosmetic outcomes compared to the traditional Sistrunk procedure.
studypartially supported- PMID
- 42263360
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112885.
- Journal
- International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- Pediatric patients with thyroglossal duct cysts
- Intervention
- Transoral endoscopic thyroglossal duct cyst resection
- Comparator
- Sistrunk procedure (open neck surgery)
Primary outcomes
Safety of transoral endoscopic approach; Feasibility of technique in pediatric patients; Cosmetic outcomes