Video of preauricular sinus excision surgery
May 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
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.
Preauricular sinus is generally caused by incomplete congenital development and can be treated surgically to alleviate symptoms. The procedure should be performed at a正规 hospital. The specific surgical steps are as follows:
1. The patient is placed in a semi-recumbent position. The anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia, and the physician performs routine disinfection of the ear.
2. After the anesthesia takes effect, a fusiform incision is made on the skin around the sinus tract. Surrounding tissues are dissected along the incision to expose the fistula, and dissection proceeds along the fistula's drainage pathway.
3. The surgical cavity is cleaned and irrigated, with electrocautery used locally for hemostasis.
4. The incision is sutured and then compressed with a dressing; the surgery is then completed.
After surgery, patients should maintain a light diet and keep the ear area clean to prevent infection.
