Patient's question:
I have a small hole in my ear, and the examination revealed it to be a preauricular fistula. I am very scared. Could you please tell me what are the treatment methods for preauricular fistulas?Doctor's answer:
Recurring, it should be treated in a professional otolaryngology hospital after controlling the infection to completely excise the fistula to prevent recurrence.When the preauricular fistula is infected and purulent, an incision and drainage surgery is performed. After this surgery, the wound is not sutured closed but instead has a drain placed to facilitate the discharge of secretions. Continuous dressing changes are used to achieve wound healing.
Radical surgery for preauricular fistula. This surgery must be performed only when the fistula is free of inflammation. The goal of the surgery is to basically completely excise all subcutaneous fistulas, and the wound is directly sutured postoperatively.