Question
Does a congenital preauricular fistula hurt?
Answer
Infection can lead to purulent swelling. The surgical treatment for congenital preauricular fistula is actually quite simple, but the timing is crucial. Patients with purulent and cystic conditions should first undergo incision and drainage, and take oral or intravenous antibiotics and other medications. Once the inflammation is under control, it is then appropriate to perform a thorough surgical excision. As long as the excision is complete, there will be no recurrence postoperatively. This procedure generally does not require hospitalization.