If a preauricular fistula has developed inflammation that has subsided, there is a high chance that it will recur. Recurrent inflammations are a frequent phenomenon of this condition. In more advanced cases, surgical removal of a preauricular fistula is recommended in order to treat the unpleasant symptoms of repeated inflammations.<\/p>\n
If an abscess cavity containing pus develops in the area, it is important to open and drain it. Then, the appropriate antibiotic treatment is administered for the infection to subside. Preauricular fistula surgical removal is performed both when the image of the fistula disturbs the patient from an aesthetic point of view, and to prevent or treat recurrent inflammations. The operation can be performed after the patient has received the appropriate antibiotic treatment after a fistula infection, so that the acute inflammation in the surrounding tissues subsides.<\/p>\n
Preauricular fistula removal is performed under either general or local anesthesia. For pediatric patients, general anesthesia is recommended to ensure that they remain still during the procedure. The fistulous duct is then resected through an incision in the skin. Patients leave the clinic the same day and can immediately return to their daily activities. ENT Surgeon Athens<\/strong><\/a> Dr. Olga Papadopoulou performs the preauricular fistula removal with careful manipulations, in order to prevent the possibility of future recurrence of the condition.<\/p>\n<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
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