Treatment of pinna haematoma with compression using Leonard buttons.
The standard treatment of a pinna haematoma involves drainage and compression to prevent recurrence and subsequent disfigurement. Compressive methods can be non-invasive or invasive, utilising a head bandage or through and through sutures, respectively, to keep compression in place. Leonard buttons are effective alternative compressive devices. They are simple to use and easily available.
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D000293:Adolescent; D004322:Drainage; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000517:prevention & control; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013165:Splints