Postauricular cutaneous mastoid fistula.
Postauricular cutaneous mastoid fistula is a rare condition. The cutaneous mastoid fistula is a very rare complication of chronic suppurative otitis media. The fistula tracts are typically difficult to manage because of the surrounding necrotic skin edges. We describe an unusual case of a postauricular cutaneous mastoid fistula and outline the surgical technique used for closure.
Choo
J C
JC
Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Modbury Public Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. junechooadelaide@yahoo.com
Shaw
C L
CL
Chong Y C
S
S
D000368:Aged; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000150:complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps