Spontaneous Auricular Hematoma - An Unusual Complication of Dengue fever.

Unlabelled: Dengue is humans' most prevalent and crucial arthropod-borne viral illness. The majority of dengue fever patients have no symptoms, but certain individuals may progress to dengue shock syndrome or dengue hemorrhagic fever. Spontaneous auricular hematoma is a rare complication of dengue fever.

Post-burn Cervicofacial Necrotizing Fasciitis With Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Report of a Case With a Favorable Outcome.

Post-burn necrotizing fasciitis (PBNF) is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that occurs after a burn injury. It is characterized by rapid destruction of soft tissue and muscle and is usually caused by a bacterial infection. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is another serious complication of diabetes, which can occur when the body does not have enough insulin to break down glucose for energy.

The Anatomy of the Stomatognathic System in Different Skull Types in Dogs.

The anatomy of the stomatognathic system is important for both clinical evaluations and surgical approaches in all animal species. The aim of this study was to describe the innervation and vascularization of the stomatognathic system of the dog. Twelve dogs without a history of disease or cranial malformation were used: 4 brachycephalic, 4 mesocephalic, and 4 dolichocephalic.

To drain or not to drain following posttraumatic ear reconstruction with Dieffenbach's postauricular flap in patients with antithrombotic therapy.

Purpose: To measure the association between drainage use and postoperative complications (POCs) after posttraumatic ear reconstruction (PTER) with Dieffenbach's postauricular flap (DPF) in patients with antithrombotic therapy (ATT).

Methods: This was a retrospective double-cohort study of patients undergoing posttraumatic DRF with vs. without drainage in 4 maxillofacial units during a 7-year interval.

The lateral cervical stria approach to selective neck dissection: a preliminary study.

Background: This study aims to propose a lateral cervical stria approach for selective neck dissection (SND) in patients of early-stage oral malignancies.

Material And Methods: The lateral cervical stria approach was used in 11 patients undergoing SND between December 2020 and March 2022. The surgical incision was located in submandibular cervical stria, with a length of 5.

"Hole-Punch" Technique for Recurrent Auricular Hematomas.

Effective treatment of auricular hematomas can be a challenging problem for both the otolaryngologist and the patient. Recurrence rates are high even with proper drainage and bolstering. The hole-punch technique is a powerful tool to address the difficult problem of recurrent auricular hematomas and avoid disfiguring deformities of the ear.

Endoscope-Assisted Resection of Benign Parotid Tumors via Concealed Post-Auricular Sulcus Incision.

Objectives: To investigate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of endoscopic-assisted resection of benign parotid tumors via concealed post-auricular sulcus incision.

Methods: Between October 2019 and March 2021, eligible patients with diagnosed benign parotid tumors were prospectively included and randomly assigned to two groups: the endoscope-assisted post-auricular sulcus incision group (endoscope group) and the conventional Blair "S" incision group (conventional group).

Results: A total of 45 patients were finally included, including 24 subjects in the endoscope group and 21 subjects in the conventional group.

A Novel Task Trainer for Auricular Hematoma Repair.

Auricular hematoma drainage is a crucial skill that emergency medicine providers must be proficient in to prevent complications including permanent deformity of the ear. We aimed to develop and evaluate a cost-effective task trainer to allow emergency medicine (EM) residents to practice the key skills of auricular hematoma drainage and pressure dressing application. After creating a task trainer out of a bell pepper, we implemented this training during our EM simulation conference with a total of 20 PGY 1-3 EM residents.

Auricular haematoma an avoidable cosmetic deformity: A chance or negligence.

Purpose: This study highlights the importance of immediate intervention needed in cases of auricular trauma cases so as to prevents complications leading to cauliflower ear, loss of cartilage, necrosis.

Materials & Methods: Total 10 cases of primary haematoma & recurrent cases were included in the study. A detailed history was entered in proforma.

Use of Thermoplastic Splint for the Treatment of Auricular Hematoma.

Auricular hematoma is commonly seen in ear nose and throat clinical practice and mostly caused by blunt trauma as a result of traffic accident, wrestling, boxing etc. If hematoma does not discharge, blood supply of the cartilage fails and this results with the necrosis of the auricular cartilage. Incision and drainage of the hematoma is the cornerstone of the surgical treatment and simple compression methods are limited in terms of their ability to eliminate the empty space.

Preventing Cauliflower Ear.

Traumatic auricular hematomas may be encountered in emergency care settings due to blunt trauma such as assaults or contact sports. Emergency nurse practitioners should be able to recognize and treat this injury to prevent complications. Treatment usually consists of evacuation of the hematoma by aspiration or incision and drainage using local or regional anesthesia, followed by the application of a pressure dressing or suturing.

Abnormal Formation of External Jugular Vein and its Repercussions.

External jugular vein is formed by joining of posterior division of retromandibular vein and posterior auricular vein and common facial vein drain into internal jugular vein.Variations are not uncommon and these are more often observed in veins than in arteries. Aim of the study is to report the prevalence of unique variation of formation of external jugular vein.

Intra-auricular modification of facelift incision decreased the risk of Frey syndrome.

Objective: Frey syndrome is a complication followed by parotidectomy which caused gustatory sweating and facial flush. There were several methods for the prevention of Frey syndrome, but most of them had no obvious effects. In this study, we compare the intra-auricular modification of facelift incision with the traditional lazy-S incision to see if it can decrease the risk of Frey syndrome.

[Evaluation of harmonic scalpel assisted extracapsular dissection for benign parotid tumors].

Purpose: To investigate the clinical outcomes and prognosis of harmonic scalpel assisted extracapsular dissection for benign parotid tumors.

Methods: A total of 132 patients with full medical archives who were diagnosed as benign parotid tumors from 3 medical centers were retrospectively analyzed. The included patients were divided into 3 groups according to tumor positions, namely, superficial pre-auricular, superficial tail, and deep lobe.

Acute Auricular Perichondritis With an Effusion.

A 62-year-old man presented to the emergency department with acute, atraumatic, swelling of his left ear. Incision and drainage revealed serous fluid without blood or purulence. He was diagnosed with acute perichondritis with an effusion and managed with oral antibiotics.

Use of Ceftolozane-Tazobactam in Patient with Severe Medium Chronic Purulent Otitis by XDR .

We present a case of a male Italian patient of 66 years with a history of kidney transplantation in treatment with cyclosporine and methylprednisolone. He visited an ENT clinic and was diagnosed as chronic left purulent otitis media. He began at-home antibiotic therapy with poor benefit.

Risk factors for auricular hematoma and recurrence after drainage.

Objectives/hypothesis: To review an institutional experience with auricular hematoma across all clinical settings including the emergency department (ED) and outpatient clinics at an urban tertiary care academic hospital, characterize practice patterns across setting and specialty, and assess for factors predictive of treatment success.

Methods: Patients presenting to the ED, admitted to an inpatient ward, or seen in the outpatient setting between 2000 and 2017 with a diagnosis of auricular hematoma were reviewed. A number of relevant patient features including demographic factors, medications, and social risk factors were analyzed, as were several factors related to the presentation and management of the hematoma to identify variables of clinical significance.

Treatment of Auricular Hematomas by OK-432: How and Why It Works.

Objectives: The aim of this article was to investigate the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of OK-432 therapy in patients with auricular hematomas.

Study Design And Setting: Case series with planned data collection.

Subjects And Methods: We tried this therapy in 47 patients with auricular hematoma between April 2008 and August 2018.

Continuous Negative Pressure Drain is Associated with Better Outcome: A Randomized Prospective Trial in Plastic Surgery Patients.

Background: A randomized prospective trial to compare the effects on minimizing complications using continuous negative pressure drain and intermittent suction mode in plastic surgeries.

Methods: There were 174 cases of stage II post-auricular flap expansion and ear reconstruction, 76 cases of skin expansion flap repair, 56 cases of breast augmentation surgery, 58 cases of abdominoplasty, and 76 cases with free skin grafts. Patients were randomized to intermittent suction mode group (control group) and continuous negative pressure external drain group (intervention group) stratified by surgery types.

Venous Congestion in Pedicled Frontal Branch Superficial Temporal Artery Flaps Reconstructions for Head and Neck Defects: A Review.

The superficial temporal artery (STA) flap is a versatile flap for head and neck defect reconstruction. It can be based on the frontal branch of the STA and an islanded 360-degree rotation arc for various defects on the scalp, cheek, and auricular region. It provides a nonmicrosurgical option for reconstructing such defects, which is itself relatively easy to perform.

Comparison of surgical techniques for benign parotid tumours: a multicentre retrospective study.

This study aimed to compare the outcomes of three surgical techniques for the treatment of patients with benign parotid tumours: superficial parotidectomy (SP; group 1), partial superficial parotidectomy (PSP; group 2), and ultrasonic scalpel-assisted minimal extracapsular dissection (US-MECD; group 3). Groups 1 and 2 received the conventional surgical technique, while group 3 underwent surgery with an ultrasonic scalpel. A total of 281 patients treated during 2012-2016 were included: 98 in group 1, 91 in group 2, and 92 in group 3.

Single-Artery Human Ear Graft Procurement: A Simplified Approach.

Unlabelled: In the field of experimental facial vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation, a human auricular subunit model, pedicled on both superficial temporal and posterior auricular arteries, was described. Clinical cases of extensive auricular replantation, however, suggested that a single artery could perfuse the entire flap. In this study, variants of this single-pedicle approach have been studied, aiming to develop a more versatile replantation technique, in which the question of venous drainage has also been addressed.

Auricular haematoma.

Auricular haematomas typically occur as a result of the auricle being pulled or subjected to blunt trauma in association with contact sports, accidents or violence. An auricular haematoma requires prompt surgical intervention to avoid cauliflower ear, also known as «wrestler’s ear». A cauliflower ear is a permanent deformity made up of connective tissue and cartilage.