Question
What medication can effectively treat congenital preauricular fistula inflammation?
Answer
For the treatment of congenital preauricular fistula inflammation, if there are no symptoms, no special treatment is usually required. However, if there are inflammatory symptoms, antibiotic or sulfonamide drugs can be considered for treatment, such as penicillin or oral erythromycin. If a purulent abscess forms, it should be incised and drained promptly, with regional cleaning and disinfection, using iodophor for dressing changes. Once the redness subsides and inflammation is controlled, consideration can be given to fistula excision surgery. It is crucial to strive for a thorough excision in one operation to avoid leaving any part of the fistula, which could lead to recurrent inflammation. This would significantly reduce the effectiveness of any subsequent surgery.