Question
Can congenital preauricular fistula be treated with medication? It’s been a bit smelly recently.
Answer
Congenital preauricular fistula is a common otological condition that typically does not require treatment. If an infection occurs, it should be treated with anti-infection therapy, and incision and drainage may be necessary when a purulent abscess forms. After the infection has healed, surgery to remove the fistula may be required.