Sclerotherapy of Branchial Cleft Cysts Using OK‐432

Abstract

These results suggest that sclerotherapy using OK-432 is an effective and safe treatment modality for BCC, especially for unilocular cysts. Sclerosing of unilocular BCC with OK-432 should therefore be considered before surgical excision.

Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy for benign non-thyroid cystic mass in the neck

“…Although surgery is also a standard treatment for a branchial cleft cyst, Kim et al [22] have highlighted the potential for the success of the OK-432 treatment by presenting results for 14 of 23 cases of a unilocular branchial cleft cyst that showed complete disappearance after injection of OK-432. Furthermore, in a study by Roh et al [23], 7 of 12 patients had a complete response to OK-432 injections after 1-3 treatments performed as those described above (i.e., 1 KE OK- 432 in 10 mL of normal saline at a volume equivalent to the amount of aspirated cyst fluid).…”

Branchial cleft and pouch anomalies in childhood: a report of 50 surgical cases

“…Moreover, Kim et al [47] reported that sclerotherapy using OK-432 is an effective and safe treatment modality for branchial cleft cysts, especially if unilocular, and it should be taken into consideration before surgical excision; complete regression has been obtained in 60.8 % of patients.…”

The Fourth Branchial Complex Anomaly: A Rare Clinical Entity

“…The use of endoscopic cauterization limited to the sinus tract origin as a less-invasive procedure has been noted [16]. Recently, use of sclerotherapy with OK-432 has been expanded to treat branchial cleft cysts [17]. Because of the high incidence of secondary infection of these anomalies, early excision is recommended.…”