Does surgery for preauricular sinus require hospitalization?

Dec 06, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Xu Gang

Introduction

Surgery for preauricular sinus requires hospitalization. A preauricular sinus is a congenital condition; if recurrent blockage of the sinus opening leads to retrograde infection and results in a preauricular abscess, surgical intervention becomes necessary. It is recommended that after undergoing surgery for preauricular sinus, patients pay close attention to dietary adjustment, focusing on light and easily digestible foods, and consume an appropriate amount of fresh fruits and vegetables.

　　Surgery for preauricular sinus requires hospitalization. A preauricular sinus is a congenital condition; if repeated blockage of the sinus opening leads to retrograde infection and results in a preauricular abscess, surgical intervention becomes necessary.

　　Preauricular sinus surgery is relatively invasive and traumatic to the body, so patients are generally required to stay in the hospital for postoperative observation. Additionally, bleeding or oozing may occur at the surgical site, necessitating close medical monitoring during hospitalization. If symptoms such as redness, swelling, or pus discharge appear, this may indicate a postsurgical infection, which requires timely anti-infective treatment. Medications such as miconazole tablets or voriconazole tablets may be taken under a physician's guidance.

　　After undergoing preauricular sinus surgery, it is important to pay attention to dietary adjustments. The diet should be light and easily digestible. Patients can moderately increase their intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples and carrots. Consuming fish meat appropriately is also beneficial, as it helps enhance immune function and reduce damage caused by the sinus to the body.

View All

What causes a hole in the ear?

A hole in the ear may result from a shallow skin indentation in the ear canal, ear trauma, preauricular sinus, or other causes. The sinus opening most commonly occurs in the anterior part of the helix foot, though in rare cases it may be found in the triangular fossa or concha of the auricle. If pus develops, incision and drainage of the abscess are required. Besides these reasons, the hole could also be an earring piercing from wearing jewelry; proper disinfection is necessary to prevent infection.

View Full Answer

Should secretions from an ear fistula be squeezed out?

Preauricular sinus refers to congenital preauricular fistula. In general, secretions from a congenital preauricular fistula should not be squeezed. A congenital preauricular fistula results from incomplete development of auricular tissues during embryonic development. The skin lining the fistula contains sweat and sebaceous glands that may produce thin, whitish secretions. When these secretions emerge, they should not be forcibly expressed, as this may lead to infection and subsequent abscess formation in the fistula.

View Full Answer

Video of preauricular sinus excision surgery

Preauricular sinus is generally caused by incomplete congenital development and can be treated surgically to alleviate symptoms. The surgery should be performed at a正规 hospital. The specific surgical procedure is as follows: the patient is placed in a semi-recumbent position, general anesthesia is administered by an anesthesiologist, and the ear is routinely disinfected by the surgeon. After the anesthesia takes effect, a fusiform incision is made on the skin around the sinus tract, and surrounding tissues are dissected along the incision.

View Full Answer

If an infected ear fistula has already drained pus on its own, is additional drainage still necessary?

When an ear fistula becomes inflamed and forms pus that drains spontaneously, local incision and drainage should be performed under medical guidance, along with anti-inflammatory treatment. After surgery, it is important to properly care for the wound by keeping it dry and clean to promote healing. In terms of diet, maintain a light diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods.