title: Current concepts in the surgical management of traumatic auricular hematoma.
abstract: There has been considerable confusion in the literature regarding the proper treatment of auricular hematoma. This has stemmed from an inadequate understanding of the mechanisms involved in the formation and propagation of this condition. This article reviews the literature and give suggestions as to the proper surgical management of this problem.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Starck
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Kaltman
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents