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Management of the infected preauricular sinus
Neil Bulstrode1, Amitabh Thacoor1
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health UCL, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom.
Summary
Complete surgical excision is the definitive cure for infected preauricular sinuses in children. Proper identification and technique ensure successful outcomes with low recurrence rates.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Preauricular sinus is a common pediatric finding.
- Infection is a frequent complication, requiring definitive management.
- Inadequate recognition can lead to suboptimal treatment and further surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report experience in managing infected preauricular sinuses in children.
- To highlight key surgical techniques for complete sinus excision.
- To emphasize accurate identification and management to prevent recurrence.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of pediatric patients undergoing preauricular sinus excision.
- Data collected from January 2013 to October 2022.
- Focus on cases with infection and prior unsuccessful drainage.
Main Results:
- 10 patients with 11 preauricular sinuses managed.
- Median follow-up of 40 months.
- All 8 infected cases successfully treated with no complications or recurrence.
- All infected cases involved preauricular cheek skin and had prior drainage attempts.
Conclusions:
- Accurate identification of preauricular sinus and pit is crucial.
- Inexperienced clinicians may undertreat or overtreat the condition.
- A safe and reliable surgical technique ensures complete removal and low recurrence.
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