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. 2023 Apr;133(4):814-817.
doi: 10.1002/lary.30298. Epub 2022 Jul 21.

"Hole-Punch" Technique for Recurrent Auricular Hematomas

Meredith M Lamb  1 , Mark M Mims  2 , J Madison Clark  3
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"Hole-Punch" Technique for Recurrent Auricular Hematomas

Meredith M Lamb et al. Laryngoscope. 2023 Apr.

Abstract

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. Laryngoscope, 133:814-817, 2023.

Keywords: auricular hematoma; cauliflower ear; recurrent; wound healing.

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