Anand Acharya1
CONTEXT: Many methods of treatment have been described for treatment of haematoma auris-mainly surgical. They have their limitations.
AIM: To devise a simple, sustainable and repeatable method of treatment for haematoma auris.
SETTINGS: Patients presenting with haematoma auris have been treated with a new method of surgical treatment. Designed to overcome the limitations of already described methods. STUDY: Retrospective study.
DESIGN: After incision and drainage of the haematoma, a sterile polythene tube is placed in the cavity which acts like a stent and drain and prevents reaccumulation of fluid.
RESULTS: All the procedures resulted in good recovery with cosmetic satisfaction.
CONCLUSIONS: This method is repeatable, less time consuming, not difficult to master and can be done as an outpatient procedure.
