title: Management of auricular hematoma using a thermoplastic splint.
abstract: Several methods have been described in the literature for the management of acute auricular hematoma. Herein, we review the pathogenesis of auricular hematoma, describe the various treatment modalities, and report a case in which a thermoplastic splint was used to prevent recurrence of hematoma in a patient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore,USA. jhenders@umaryland.edu
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Henderson
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Salama
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Blanchaert
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries; D006406:Hematoma / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013165:Splints