Patient's question:
I used to have a preauricular fistula and had surgery for it. Recently, I've been experiencing some ear pain and am worried about potential postoperative complications. What are the possible complications after preauricular fistula surgery?Doctor's answer:
Main consideration is congenital preauricular fistula, which is caused by abnormal embryonic development. If secondary infection occurs, surgical resection is required to prevent recurrence.Medical advice:
You have now undergone surgery for the preauricular fistula and currently show no signs of recurrence. Generally, redness, swelling, and purulent discharge after the surgery may indicate recurrence, in which case further surgical treatment can be considered. It has little impact on facial appearance.