Management of auricular hematoma and the cauliflower ear.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2010
Abstract
Acute auricular hematoma is common after blunt trauma to the side of the head. A network of vessels provides a rich blood supply to the ear, and the ear cartilage receives its nutrients from the overlying perichondrium. Prompt management of hematoma includes drainage and prevention of reaccumulation. If left untreated, an auricular hematoma can result in complications such as perichondritis, infection, and necrosis. Cauliflower ear may result from long-standing loss of blood supply to the ear cartilage and formation of neocartilage from disrupted perichondrium. Management of cauliflower ear involves excision of deformed cartilage and reshaping of the auricle.
Volume
26
Issue
6
First Page
451
Last Page
455
ISSN
1098-8793
Published In/Presented At
Greywoode, J. D., Pribitkin, E. A., & Krein, H. (2010). Management of auricular hematoma and the cauliflower ear. Facial plastic surgery : FPS, 26(6), 451–455. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1267719
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
21086231
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article