Question
How effective is the surgery for congenital preauricular fistula?
Answer
Congenital preauricular fistula is a common otological condition that can lead to inflammation, redness, swelling, and pain upon infection, potentially recurring. Those without symptoms do not require treatment. For those with infectious inflammation, antibiotics and other anti-infection treatments should be used. Before surgery, the fistula is stained with methylene blue and explored to guide its removal. The cost of surgery varies depending on the hospital’s billing standards and whether a second operation is needed, with general hospitalization costs starting at over 3000 yuan.