# Diving Into the Rarity: A Case Report of Nonsyndromic Bilateral Branchial Cleft Fistula

**Authors:** Rasmita Poudel, Anish Luitel, Shiv Bhushan Pandit, Bipin Koirala, Rahul Kumar Mahato, Aahana Pokharel, Ashish Raj Bista, Surya Bahadur Parajuli

PMC · DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71403 · Clinical Case Reports · 2025-11-20

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of a nonsyndromic bilateral branchial cleft fistula, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a rare nonsyndromic case of bilateral branchial cleft fistula with a focus on clinical management.

## Key findings

- Bilateral branchial cleft fistulas are extremely rare and often part of a larger syndrome.
- Prompt surgical excision is essential for effective treatment and preventing complications.

## Abstract

Bilateral branchial cleft fistulas are extremely rare congenital anomalies that may be part of a larger syndromic association. Prompt recognition and treatment are crucial in syndromic patients to halt disease progression, improve outcomes, and reduce the risk of long‐term complications. Complete surgical excision is the standard treatment for fistulas.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Cleft Fistula (MESH:D005402), branchial cleft fistulas (MESH:D001935), congenital anomalies (MESH:D000013)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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