What is auricular seroma and how is it treated?
It is a cost-effective treatment that prevents patient distress from fluid recollection and social embarrassment. Auricular seroma is a cystic swelling with a collection of serous fluid between the perichondrium and cartilage. It is usually in the upper part of the auricle.
What are the treatment options for a seroma?
Common treatments for a seroma include: 1 Antibiotics to treat infection 2 Aspiration to remove accumulated fluid 3 Drain placement to enable drainage of accumulating fluid 4 Observation to monitor the seroma 5 Surgery to repair the area of the seroma
Is aspiration and contour dressing an effective treatment for auricular seroma?
No major complications like perichondritis were noted. Conclusion: Aspiration and contour dressing using POP is an innovative and effective treatment for management of auricular seroma as it prevents surgical trauma and recurrence and gives cosmetically excellent results. you can request a copy directly from the authors.
How do you get rid of a seroma on Your Lip?
Your doctor may suggest draining the seroma if it’s large or painful. To do this, your doctor will insert a needle into the seroma and remove the fluid with a syringe. Seromas may return and your doctor may need to drain a seroma multiple times.
How do you get rid of a seroma fast?
Take over-the-counter pain medication for any discomfort or inflammation. If a seroma or seromas do develop, you can apply heat to the area for 15 minutes every few hours. This can help the seroma drain and ease discomfort. If the seroma does not go away on its own, your doctor can drain it or surgically remove it.
What happens to an untreated seroma?
If a seroma persists, surgical removal may be considered. Large, untreated seromas pose an increased risk of infection, and they may develop a fibrous capsule, complicating drainage.
What is the most effective way to treat an auricular hematoma?
Auricular hematomas are treated by either needle aspiration or incision and drainage. Both techniques should be performed under sterile conditions after adequate analgesia with either a regional auricular block or local infiltration.
Does massaging a seroma help?
The excess of liquid between the skin and the muscle operated creates inflammation, pain, painful lumps/ seromas and skin hardening. Through lymphatic drainage and post-operative massage, we will help your system drain through urine or through the incision if it is still open.
When should I be concerned about seroma?
Though most seromas are harmless, patients should pay attention to them. If a seroma becomes extremely large or if any other complications develop, patients should contact a doctor. People undergoing surgery should be aware of the signs and symptoms.
What happens if you don't drain an auricular hematoma?
If left untreated, the cartilage of the outer ear no longer gets the blood flow it needs, which leads to cartilage death (necrosis). If this happens to you or someone you know it's important that you seek treatment right away so that the ear can be properly drained and to prevent blood from collecting inside the ear.
Is an ear hematoma an emergency?
Auricular hematomas are an uncommon but serious ENT emergency that if not treated properly can lead to cartilage destruction and cauliflower ear. Take Away #2: If there are additional findings or concerns, then you may want to do more testing.
How long does auricular hematoma take to heal?
If the ear was drained, the athlete can return to play once the skin has healed and the swelling is resolved. This usually occurs within 7 days and the athlete should wear protective headgear.