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Original article title

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Management of the pediatric thyroglossal duct cyst.

RESEARCHInt J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol·

Takeaway

International pediatric ENT experts favor ultrasound first for thyroglossal duct cysts and an open operation removing the central hyoid bone. Antibiotics and admission depend on infection, comorbidities and drain use rather than a single approach for every child.

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International Delphi expert consensus.

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