Surgeon's workshop. Treatment of auricular haematoma by suction drainage.
The various techniques available for the management of auricular haematoma are reviewed and discussed. A modification of existing methods of treatment employing vacuum drainage is described. This method used in six cases resulted in a satisfactory cosmetic appearance.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004322:Drainage; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D013396:Suction