Question
My daughter has been suffering from recurring inflammation of the right anterior auricular fistula for over half a year. Various antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications have been used, but none have been effective. There is pus discharge every day, and after taking Dalixin for four days, granulation tissue has now grown. I would like to know how to handle this situation?
Answer
The preauricular fistula is a remnant from the first branchial cleft during embryonic development and usually presents without symptoms. Occasionally, mucus or purulent discharge may be exuded from the fistula opening. Infection may cause redness, swelling, pain, or the formation of an abscess. Treatment involves using antibiotics to control infection, and if an abscess forms, it needs to be incised and drained, followed by excision surgery to prevent recurrence. It is advisable to maintain a light diet and avoid seafood and shellfish.