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Excision of preauricular sinus with abscess drainage in children
Lizhi Wang1, Lai Wei1, Weili Lu1
1Department of Otolaryngology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, China.
Insights
Surgical excision of preauricular sinus abscesses in children is a feasible treatment. This method demonstrated no recurrence or deformity in patients during follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Preauricular sinus is a common congenital anomaly.
- Abscess formation necessitates prompt intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a viable surgical technique for preauricular sinus abscess excision in pediatric patients.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this surgical approach.
Main Methods:
- Inclusion of pediatric patients under 14 years old with preauricular sinus abscess.
- Voluntary participation in surgical excision procedures.
Main Results:
- Successful surgical excision of preauricular sinus with abscess.
- No instances of recurrence observed post-surgery.
- Absence of local deformity following the procedure.
Conclusions:
- Surgical excision is a feasible and effective treatment for preauricular sinus abscess in children.
- The presented approach yields favorable outcomes with no long-term complications.
Purpose:
To introduce a feasible approach for excising a preauricular sinus with abscess in children.
Materials And Methods:
Patients under 14 years old with a preauricular sinus abscess and volunteering for surgery were involved in this study.
Results:
Neither recurrence nor local deformity was found in these patients with a follow-up of 3 to 72 months.
Conclusions:
Excising the preauricular sinus with abscess in children is a feasible approach to treatment.
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