Included support
- ✓Hospital matching
- ✓Record review
- ✓Care coordination
- ✓Travel support
- ✓Interpretation support

Surgical excision may be considered when imaging or endoscopy indicates a branchial cleft malformation with recurrent lateral neck secretion, infection, and sinus/fistula formation. Decision-making focuses on the extent and direction of the fistula, the presence of an internal opening, previous infe
24–72h
响应时间
Approx. $1,500
起价
Varies by procedure
治疗周期
1+ options
合作医院
经过病例审核后,我们将根据治疗适配度推荐医院和城市。
Treatment brief
Review the treatment pathway, hospital options, estimated costs, and practical preparation in one place. The final recommendation is based on your records and a specialist review.
Hospital matching
Compare suitable hospitals and departments before you commit to travel.
Record review
Our team helps organise your medical records and first-step case information.
Care coordination
Support around scheduling, practical preparation, and treatment planning.
Travel support
Help with the practical side of arriving, attending appointments, and recovery.
Your care pathway
让我们为您协调治疗旅程。
Step 1
Share your diagnosis, records, and goals so the team can assess the case.
Step 2
Receive suitable options based on condition, budget, timeline, and city preference.
Step 3
Get support with invitation materials and practical travel planning.
Step 4
The team supports your arrival, appointments, and care coordination in China.
Step 5
Continue with aftercare planning and remote follow-up after returning home.
Performed under general anesthesia, with optional dye or probe marking of the fistula. Typically, an incision is made along the skin lines of the neck, protecting adjacent neurovascular structures. The fistula is dissected from superficial to deep, addressing the internal opening communicating with the pharynx if necessary. The fistula is ligated and excised, with drainage placed as needed. Postoperative monitoring includes bleeding, swelling, and infection. The goal is to remove the lesion and restore neck function. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details depend on specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
Considering preoperative assessment, hospitalization, and postoperative follow-up, it is recommended to stay in China for approximately 10–20 days, with the actual duration depending on the hospital schedule and recovery.
Recovery snapshot
Recovery time and follow-up depend on the procedure and your clinical situation. Your hospital team confirms the schedule before treatment, while our coordinators help organise the practical details around it.
Tell us about your Branchial Cleft Fistula case and we will help match you with the right hospital, specialist, and travel pathway.
Suitability is confirmed after a qualified clinician reviews your diagnosis and records.
Risks, alternatives, expected outcomes, and limitations must be explained by the treating hospital.
Appointment and treatment timing depends on clinical review, hospital capacity, visa readiness, and scheduling.
Prices are case-specific. A written estimate should be confirmed by the hospital before travel.
Medical Tourism China provides coordination and general information, not medical advice. Final diagnosis, eligibility, treatment decisions, risks, fees, and follow-up remain with the licensed treating hospital.
来源:医院及医疗协调资料;更新时间:2026年7月。治疗适用性、费用和时间须以医院审核结果为准。