ABSTRACT
Auricular hematoma and seroma refer to the accumulation of blood or fluid between the cartilage and perichondrium of the pinna. These conditions manifest as fluctuant swellings and, if left untreated, can lead to a permanent deformity known as cauliflower ear. Effective management aims to restore the ear’s natural appearance
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of aspiration followed by multiple simple sutures in terms of residual thickness, deformity, or complete resolution
A total of 25 patients diagnosed with auricular hematoma or seroma underwent complete fluid aspiration, followed by suturing to prevent fluid re-accumulation
Among the patients, 80% experienced complete resolution, while 20% had recurrence or residual thickening
Auricular hematoma and seroma present treatment challenges due to the risk of recurrence and the potential for permanent deformity. However, aspiration combined with multiple through-and-through sutures is a simple and effective outpatient procedure for managing this condition. KEYWORDS: Auricular hematoma, seroma, through-and-through suturing, pinna, pseudocyst of pinna.
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Aspiration and Multiple Simple Sutures for Hematoma Auris and Seroma: A Prospective Interventional Study
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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest relevant to the content of this article.
The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki (1964 and its later amendments). Ethical approval was obtained from Institutional Ethics Committee, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute- Approval No. BMC/PG/125/2018-19, dated 15 November 2018. Written informed consent was obtained from all individual participants (or their legal guardians) included in the study.