Sistrunk operation

Sistrunk procedure is a common option chosen for the surgery of a thyroglossal duct cyst, especially for those who are categorized into low-risk patients, which consists of the excision of the thyroglossal duct cyst, the middle part of the hyoid bone, and the surrounding tissue around the thyroglossal tract. The Sistrunk procedure remains the operation of choice for the removal of the thyroglossal duct cyst.