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Auricular haematoma--treatment options.
1Department of Otolaryngology, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|June 1, 1987
Summary
Acute auricular hematoma, an ear injury, requires surgical treatment to prevent cauliflower ear. Simple needle aspiration is often inadequate, necessitating effective surgical techniques for optimal cosmetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Acute auricular hematoma results from trauma to the external ear.
- This condition can lead to permanent cosmetic deformity known as 'cauliflower ear' if not treated properly.
- Various treatment modalities exist, but their efficacy in preventing deformity varies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing treatment options for acute auricular hematoma.
- To describe a simple and reliable surgical technique for managing acute auricular hematoma.
- To emphasize the importance of surgical intervention for achieving satisfactory cosmetic results.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on auricular hematoma treatments.
- Description of a specific, simple surgical technique for hematoma evacuation and ear cartilage support.
- Evaluation of the technique's reliability and effectiveness in preventing cauliflower ear.
Main Results:
- Simple needle aspiration is frequently insufficient to prevent cauliflower ear.
- Surgical intervention is necessary for optimal cosmetic results.
- The described technique offers a reliable method for treating acute auricular hematoma.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of acute auricular hematoma requires surgical intervention.
- A simple, reliable surgical technique can prevent the 'cauliflower ear' deformity.
- Prompt and appropriate treatment is crucial for favorable cosmetic outcomes in ear trauma.