The management of preauricular sinus.
Preauricular sinus is a common congenital condition which does not always cause symptoms. It is often misdiagnosed, can be difficult to treat surgically, and recurrences are common. The results of treatment in twelve Christchurch patients are discussed and a surgical technique is described.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003560:Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged