Thyroglossal fistula develops due to:
Ans. (c) Incomplete removal of thyroglossal cystRef: Bailey and Love 26th edition, Page 701Thyroglossal fistula:* Presents as midline discharging sinus.* It is never Congenital - Always acquired.* Caused by Infection, Inadequate removal or TG cyst or Inappropriate I and D by mistake.* Complete excision of tract with Central part of hyoid bone is the TOC (Sistrunk Operation)
Developmental anomaly
Injury
Incomplete removal of thyroglossal cyst
Inflammatory disorder
Miscellaneous (Neck)